The story of light science : from early theories to today's extraordinary applications. / Dennis F....
The story of light science : from early theories to today's extraordinary applications. / Dennis F....
The story of light science : from early theories to today's extraordinary applications. / Dennis F. Vanderwerf.
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Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
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G 2017/5221
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English
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332 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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text
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unmediated
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volume
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Emergent Theories of Light and Measurements of Light Speed -- Light as an Electromagnetic Wave -- Light and its Application to Relativity -- The Quantum Nature of Light -- Natural and Artificial Sources of Light -- Laser Light -- Variation and Control of Light Propagation Properties -- Quantum Mecha...
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Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
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[2017]
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This book traces the evolution of our understanding and utilization of light from classical antiquity and the early thoughts of Pythagoras to the present time. From the earliest recorded theories and experiments to the latest applications in photonic communication and computation, the ways in which light has been put to use are numerous and astound...
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The story of light science : from early theories to today's extraordinary applications. / Dennis F. Vanderwerf.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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©2017
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G 2017/5221
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74VKVgkp822b
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3319643150 hardcover
9783319643151 hardcover
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535
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991024147489902626
