Overview
In the thirty-seven years that have gone by since the first volume of Progress in Optics was published, optics has become one of the most dynamic fields of science. At the time of inception of this series, the first lasers were only just becoming operational, holography was in its infancy, subjects such as fiber optics, integrated optics and optoelectronics did not exist and quantum optics was the domain of only a few physicists. The term photonics had not yet been coined. Today these fields are flourishing and have become areas of specialisation for many science and engineering students and numerous research workers and engineers throughout the world. Some of the advances in these fields have been recognized by awarding Nobel prizes to seven physicists in the last twenty years. The volumes in this series which have appeared up to now contain nearly 190 review articles by distinguished research workers, which have become permanent records for many important developments. They have helped optical scientists and optical engineers to stay abreast of their fields. There is no sign that developments in optics are slowing down or becoming less interesting.
Full Product Details
Author: Emil Wolf (University of Rochester, NY, USA) ,
Emil Wolf (University of Rochester, NY, USA) ,
Emil Wolf (University of Rochester, NY, USA) ,
Emil Wolf (University of Rochester, NY, USA)
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint: Elsevier Science Ltd
Edition: 49th edition
Volume: v. 49
Dimensions:
Width: 14.90cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 22.50cm
Weight: 1.040kg
ISBN: 9780444527325
ISBN 10: 044452732
Pages: 612
Publication Date: 04 August 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
...a permanent record for many important developments in optics. -ROCHESTER REVIEW, May-Jun 2007
"""...a permanent record for many important developments in optics."" -ROCHESTER REVIEW, May-Jun 2007"
No volume of Progress in Optics needs a long review: you just need to know that a new one has appeared and to make sure your librarian has a standing order. -- Applied Optics Such is the standard of the series PROGRESS IN OPTICS that the arrival of a further volume is cause for celebration: one is never disappointed. As usual ... the authors are generally people who have themselves made valuable contributions to their fields of study, leading to articles with the stamp of authority. -- Journal of Modern Optics ...a permanent record for many important developments in optics. -ROCHESTER REVIEW, May-Jun 2007
Author Information
Professor Wolf works at the University of Rochester, NY, USA
