Optical Propagation in Linear Media Atmospheric Gases and Particles, Solid-state Components, and Water

A typical optical system is composed of three basic components: a source, a detector, and a medium in which the optical energy propagates. Many textbooks cover sources and detectors, but very few cover propagation in a comprehensive way, incorporating the latest progress in theory andexperiment concerning the propagating medium. This book fulfills that need. It is the first comprehensive and self-contained book on this topic. It is useful reference book for researchers, and a textbook for courses like Laser Light Propagation, Solid State Optics, and Optical Propagation in theAtmosphere.Thomas, Michael E. is the author of 'Optical Propagation in Linear Media Atmospheric Gases and Particles, Solid-state Components, and Water' with ISBN 9780195091618 and ISBN 0195091612.