Photonics and Lasers by Richard S. Quimby - 9780471719748

Photonics and LasersAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): Richard S. Quimby\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Wiley-Interscience\nISBN-13: 9780471719748, 978-0471719748\nSynopsis\nAn introduction to photonics and lasers that does not rely on complex mathematics\n This book evolved from a series of courses developed by the author and taught in the areas of lasers and photonics. This thoroughly classroom-tested work fills a unique need for students, instructors, and industry professionals in search of an introductory-level book that covers a wide range of topics in these areas. Comparable books tend to be aimed either too high or too low, or they cover only a portion of the topics that are needed for a comprehensive treatment.\n Photonics and Lasers is divided into four parts:\n * Propagation of Light\n * Generation and Detection of Light\n * Laser Light\n * Light-Based Communication\n The author has ensured that complex mathematics does not become .