Author: Larry C. Andrews; Ronald L. Philli
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: press, monograph, vol, pm152, spie, second, beam, propagation, random, media, laser
Number of Pages: 820
Published: 2005-09-01
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ISBN-10: 0819459488
ISBN-13: 9780819459480

Since publication of the first edition of this text in 1998, there have been several new, important developments in the theory of beam wave propagation through a random medium, which have been incorporated into this second edition. Also new to this edition are models for the scintillation index under moderate-to-strong irradiance fluctuations; models for aperture averaging based on ABCD ray matrices; beam wander and its effects on scintillation; theory of partial coherence of the source; models of rough targets for ladar applications; phase fluctuations; analysis of other beam shapes; plus exp

Author: Frederik C. Krebs (Editor)
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: monograph, vol, pm175, press, spie, photovoltaics, practical, approach, polymer
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2008-03-21
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ISBN-10: 0819467812
ISBN-13: 9780819467812

This book is intended to be a practical guide in the laboratory for the experimental solar-cell scientist whether he or she is involved with synthesis, device preparation, processing, or device characterization. Useful to all scientists working practically in the field, the book presents the process of creating a polymer solar-cell device beginning with a description of materials, including how they are made and characterized, followed by how the materials are processed into devices and films, and how these are characterized. From there, the status of two emerging fields of polymer solar cells

Author: Larry C. Andrew
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: vol, fg02, spie, optics, guide, atmospheric, field
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2004-01-01
List price: $37.00
ISBN-10: 0819453188
ISBN-13: 9780819453181

The material in this Field Guide is a condensed version of similar material found in two textbooks: ’Laser Beam Propagation through Random Media’ (SPIE Vol. PM53) and ’Laser Beam Scintillation with Applications’ (SPIE Vol. PM99). Topics chosen for this concise presentation include a review of classical Kolmogorov turbulence theory, Gaussian-beam waves in free space, and atmospheric effects on a propagating optical wave. These atmospheric effects have great importance in a variety of applications like imaging, free space optical communications, laser radar, and remote se

Authors:Arnold Daniels,  John E. Greivenkam,
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: vol, fg09, spie, systems, guide, infrared, field
Number of Pages: 116
Published: 2006-10-12
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ISBN-10: 0819463612
ISBN-13: 9780819463616

This Field Guide is written to clarify and summarize the theoretical principles of infrared technology. It describes the basic elements involving image formation and image quality, radiometry and flux transfer, and explains the figures of merit involving detector performance. It considers the development of search infrared systems, and specifies the main descriptors used to characterize thermal imaging systems. Furthermore, this guide clarifies, identifies, and evaluates the engineering trade-offs in the design of an infrared system.

Authors:Henri H. Arsenault, Yunlong Sheng,
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: tutorial, tt08, texts, optical, engineering, vol, text, optics, computers, spie, introduction
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 1992-01-01
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ISBN-10: 0819408255
ISBN-13: 9780819408259

This volume surveys the entire field of optical computing. The emphasis is on breadth of coverage. The book is descriptive, the authors minimize the use of mathematics, and it is therefore most suitable for those who require an overall view of what is going on in this field. A detailed comparison is given of the capabilities of electronics and optics, and the degree to which these capabilities have been achieved is indicated. Other areas of focus include optical computing architectures, components and technologies, optical interconnects, and optical neural nets. Approximately 300 references to

Author: Ronald R. Willey
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: spie, vol, fg07, films, thin, guide, optical, field
Number of Pages: 118
Published: 2006-01-27
List price: $37.00
ISBN-10: 0819462187
ISBN-13: 9780819462183

This guide covers the principles and applications of various useful graphical tools and methods for optical coating design, including the reflectance diagram, admittance diagram, and triangle diagram. These tools give insight into how optical coatings function and how they might be designed to meet given requirements. Shown are how unavailable indices can be approximated, the basis of ideal antireflection coating design, and the practical approximation of inhomogeneous index profiles. Contents - Glossary - Fundamentals of Thin Film Optics - Graphics for Visualization of Coating Behavior -

Author: Richard Sche
Publisher: SPIE Publicatio
Keywords: texts, tutorial, optical, engineering, tt53, vol, spie, lasers, diode, laser, pumped, solid, state, introduction
Number of Pages: 119
Published: 2002-01-11
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ISBN-10: 0819442747
ISBN-13: 9780819442741

This Tutorial Text covers a wide range of material, from the basics of laser resonators to advanced topics in laser diode pumping. The subject matter is presented in descriptive terms that are understandable by the technical professional who does not have a strong foundation in fundamental laser optics.