Overview
Providing a comprehensive discussion of the statistical properties of speckle, Speckle Phenomena in Optics shares detailed coverage of its role in applications such as astronomy, projection display, and optical radar detection.
Full Product Details
Author: Prof Joseph Goodman
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Imprint: W. H. Freeman
Dimensions:
Width: 18.80cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.803kg
ISBN: 9781936221141
ISBN 10: 1936221144
Pages: 387
Publication Date: 27 December 2010
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A fascinating consequence of optical coherence, speckle has become one of the major optical phenomena. Most often, but not necessarily always, associated with laser illumination, it is relevant for the basic understanding of scattering phenomena and for application to high technology alike, from the Brownian motion to integrated circuit lithography and to the imaging of the sky by large telescopes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which broadly encompasses the conceptual and mathematical tools relevant for analyzing speckle phenomena together with all major applications. Its readers will benefit from J.W. Goodman's fine understanding of physics and his famous skills as a teacher. Pierre Chavel, CNRS/Institut d'Optique, France
<p> A fascinating consequence of optical coherence, speckle has become one of the major optical phenomena. Most often, but not necessarily always, associated with laser illumination, it is relevant for the basic understanding of scattering phenomena and for application to high technology alike, from the Brownian motion to integrated circuit lithography and to the imaging of the sky by large telescopes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which broadly encompasses the conceptual and mathematical tools relevant for analyzing speckle phenomena together with all major applications. Its readers will benefit from J.W. Goodman's fine understanding of physics and his famous skills as a teacher. <br> --Pierre Chavel, CNRS/Institut d'Optique, France<br>
Author Information
Joseph W. Goodman held the William Ayer Chair in Electrical Engineering at Stanford, and also served in several administrative posts, including Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, and Senior Associate Dean of Engineering for Faculty Affairs. He is now the William Ayer Professor Emeritus. His work has been recognized by a variety of awards and honors, including the F.E. Terman Award of the American Society for Engineering Education, the Dennis Gabor Award of the International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), the Max Born Award, the Esther Beller Hoffman Award, the Ives Medal from the Optical Society of America, and the Education Medal of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has served as president of the Optical Society of America and the International Commission for Optics.
