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International Trends in Applied Optics, Vol. 5
Arthur H. Guenther, Editor
722 pages • ISBN 0-8194-4510-X • SPIE Vol. PM119
This volume represents the fifth in a series of books, International Trends in Applied Optics, which was initiated in 1989 by the International Commission for Optics (ICO). These books highlight the advances and focus areas in the field of optics at the time of their publication.
The twenty-first century is often referred to as the "Age of Light" because of the growing importance and significance of optics and photonics, especially in new developing areas, such as information technology, biomedical, defense, manufacturing, the environment and energy, and education and research. It is these applications of photonics and optics that will allow us to appreciate the significant role of optics in our life.
The reader will find herein a collection of significant contributions from leading scientists and engineers throughout the world, which shows the range and diversity optics plays in modern society. It consists of 28 chapters and is divided into seven sections: Processing and Fabrication; Optical Materials; Components and Sensors; Nanotechnology; Recognition and Sensing; Wave Optics; and Miscellaneous Applications.
This volume was edited by Arthur H. Guenther, ICO President (1999-2002). He is a Research Professor at the Center for High Technology Materials, University of New Mexico (USA).
Special ICO member price: $70 (list price $88)
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