Geometrical And Physical Optics

Geometrical And Physical Optics

Author: R.S. Longhurst

Publisher: Orient Blackswan

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 9788125016236

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First Published In India In 1986, This Book Is Intended Primarily For Undergraduate Students Of Physics. It Will Also Be Useful For Postgraduate Students Specialising In Optics. This Revised Edition Incorporates New Material, Including The Techniques Of Matrix Algebra And Fourier Methods In Solving Problems In Optics. The Chapter On Photometry Has Been Revised. Important Problems Have Been Outlined Along With Comments, At The End Of The Book.


Sol-Gel Optics

Sol-Gel Optics

Author: Lisa C. Klein

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-27

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 1461527503

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Sol--Gel--Optics encompasses numerous schemes for fabricating optical materials from gels -- materials such as bulk optics, optical waveguides, doped oxides for laser and nonlinear optics, gradient refractive index (GRIN) optics, chemical sensors, environmental sensors, and `smart' windows. Sol--Gel--Optics: Processing and Applications provides in-depth coverage of the synthesis and fabrication of these materials and discusses the optics related to microporous, amorphous, crystalline and composite materials. The reader will also find in this book detailed descriptions of new developments in silica optics, bulk optics, waveguides and thin films. Various applications to sensor and device technology are highlighted. For researchers and students looking for novel optical materials, processing methods or device ideas, Sol--Gel--Optics: Processing and Applications surveys a wide array of promising new avenues for further investigation and for innovative applications. (This book is the first in a new subseries entitled `Electronic Materials: Science and Technology).


Sulfur Chemistry

Sulfur Chemistry

Author: Xuefeng Jiang

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-08-28

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 3030255980

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The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience. Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodological thinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented. Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.


Progresses in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Systems

Progresses in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Systems

Author: Anna Esposito

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-07-09

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 981155093X

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This book provides an overview of the current advances in artificial intelligence and neural nets. Artificial intelligence (AI) methods have shown great capabilities in modelling, prediction and recognition tasks supporting human–machine interaction. At the same time, the issue of emotion has gained increasing attention due to its relevance in achieving human-like interaction with machines. The real challenge is taking advantage of the emotional characterization of humans’ interactions to make computers interfacing with them emotionally and socially credible. The book assesses how and to what extent current sophisticated computational intelligence tools might support the multidisciplinary research on the characterization of appropriate system reactions to human emotions and expressions in interactive scenarios. Discussing the latest recent research trends, innovative approaches and future challenges in AI from interdisciplinary perspectives, it is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in academia and industry.


Technical, Economic and Societal Effects of Manufacturing 4.0

Technical, Economic and Societal Effects of Manufacturing 4.0

Author: Mikael Collan

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 2020-10-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9783030461027

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This open access book is among the first cross-disciplinary works about Manufacturing 4.0. It includes chapters about the technical, the economic, and the social aspects of this important phenomenon. Together the material presented allows the reader to develop a holistic picture of where the manufacturing industry and the parts of the society that depend on it may be going in the future. Manufacturing 4.0 is not only a technical change, nor is it a purely technically driven change, but it is a societal change that has the potential to disrupt the way societies are constructed both in the positive and in the negative. This book will be of interest to scholars researching manufacturing, technological innovation, innovation management and industry 4.0.


Thin Films for Optical Systems

Thin Films for Optical Systems

Author: Flory

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1995-07-06

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780824796334

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This work presents advances in thin films for applications in the fields of integrated optics, micro-optics, optical telecommunications and optoelectronics. It delineates the performance characteristics needed for graded coatings, damage-resistant laser coatings and many others. Basic theory and applications are illustrated.


Optics, Photonics and Laser Technology

Optics, Photonics and Laser Technology

Author: Paulo A. Ribeiro

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-10-13

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 3319985485

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This book covers key theoretical and practical aspects of optics, photonics and lasers. It addresses optical instrumentation and metrology, photonic and optoelectronic materials and devices, nanophotonics, organic and bio-photonics and high-field phenomena. Researchers, engineers, students and practitioners interested in any of these fields will find a wealth of new methods, technologies, advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques, as well as general surveys outlining future directions.


Physical Properties of Foods

Physical Properties of Foods

Author: Serpil Sahin

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-27

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0387308083

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This book provides a fundamental understanding of physical properties of foods. It is the first textbook in this area and combines engineering concepts and physical chemistry. Basic definitions and principles of physical properties are discussed as well as the importance of physical properties in the food industry and measurement methods. In addition, recent studies in physical properties are summarized. The material presented is helpful for students to understand the relationship between physical and functional properties of raw, semi-finished, and processed food in order to obtain products with desired shelf-life and quality.