Polarized light in optics and spectroscopy /

This comprehensive introduction to polarized light provides students and researchers with the background and the specialized knowledge needed to fully utilize polarized light. It provides a basic introduction to the interaction of light with matter for those unfamiliar with photochemistry and photop...

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Main Author: Kliger, David S.
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Lewis, James W., 1948-, Randall, Cora Einterz
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : Academic Press, ©1990.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This comprehensive introduction to polarized light provides students and researchers with the background and the specialized knowledge needed to fully utilize polarized light. It provides a basic introduction to the interaction of light with matter for those unfamiliar with photochemistry and photophysics. An in-depth discussion of polarizing optics is also given. Different analytical techniques are introduced and compared and introductions to the use of polarized light in various forms of spectroscopy are provided. Key Features * Starts at a basic level and develops tools for research problems * Discusses practical devices for controlling polarized light * Compares the Jones, Mueller, and Poincaré sphere methods of analysis.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 304 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080571041
0080571042
1299535992
9781299535992