Polarized Light in Optics and Spectroscopy
Author | : David S. Kliger |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2012-12-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780080571041 |
ISBN-13 | : 0080571042 |
Rating | : 4/5 (042 Downloads) |
Download or read book Polarized Light in Optics and Spectroscopy written by David S. Kliger and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. - 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