For courses in Introduction to Fiber Optics and Introduction to Optical Networking in departments of Electronics Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology. Also suitable for corporate training programs. Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists, this best-selling practical, thorough, and accessible ...
City of Light tells the story of fiber optics, tracing its transformation from 19th-century parlor trick into the foundation of our global communications network. Written for a broad audience by a journalist who has covered the field for twenty years, the book is a lively account of both the people and the ideas behind this revolutionary ...
Updated to reflect advancements since the publication of the previous edition, "Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide, Third Edition" is an introduction to lasers and associated equipment. You need only a minimal background in algebra to understand the nontechnical language in this book, which is a practical, easy-to-follow guide for ...
Tells the story of the three years from the birth of the laser idea to its breakthrough demonstration in a California laboratory. The quest was a struggle against physics, established wisdom, and the establishment itself. This is a tale of a remarkable and powerful invention that became a symbol of modern technology.
Would you like to know how a laser works, and how it can be modified for your own specific tasks? This intuitive third edition - previously published as "Understanding Laser Technology, First and Second Editions" - introduces engineers, scientists, technicians, and novices alike to the world of modern lasers, without delving into the mathematical ...
Comprehensive in its scope and practical in its approach, this guide aims to help end users quickly and easily choose the laser best suited to their needs. Starting with a concise introduction to the fundamentals of lasers and optics, this book offers practical, up-to-date information on all major types of lasers for applications ranging from ...
This work presents the intriguing story of laser technology development through interviews with the scientists who made history with their groundbreaking research. "Laser Pioneers, Revised Edition" describes a race for innovative laser technologies that resulted in several Nobel Prizes and one of the most bitter patent fights of the twentieth ...
With unparalleled clarity, Jeff Hecht explains the problems met in trying to build laser and beam weapons, their current status, and their potential impact on the very tenuous balance of power.
Laser: Supertool of the 1980s, describes the many uses of lasers, from outer space to farms, and from operating rooms to checkout counters. Written for the general public, it tells about the wonders of modern laser technology.
Describes the various factors that change the shape of coastlines including storms, natural erosion, and rising sea levels. Also discusses the future implications of these changes on coastal and low-lying centers of population and what can be done to protect the coastlines and slow the process of change.
From check-out counter scanners to compact disc recordings to fiber optical systems, lasers have become an integral part of modern society. LASER tells the fascinating story--past, present, and future--of these remarkable beams of light and how they are transforming our daily lives. A new preface brings the text up to date on the latest laser ...
Laser: Supertool of the 1980s, describes the many uses of lasers, from outer space to farms, and from operating rooms to checkout counters. Written for the general public, it tells about the wonders of modern laser technology.
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