Publisher's Synopsis
With 94 expert articles in 5 volumes, the "Optical Encyclopedia" is both a comprehensive review as well as an introduction to the entire field. The contributions range from classical optics right up to the latest applications, including: IT and Telecommunications; Optical Sensing and Metrology; Material Processing; Biomedicine; Optical Components and Systems; and Laser Design and Technology. A comprehensive index provides easy access to the enormous number of key words beyond the headlines. The result is a rapid reference for skilled professionals on all topics of modern photonics, while newcomers from physics and engineering will appreciate the readily comprehensible style and structure.
