Light and optics : principles and practices /: principles and practices. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Abdul Al-Azzawi.
• Other Names: Al-Azzawi, Abdul
• Contents: THE NATURE OF LIGHT; Introduction; The Evolution of Light Theory; Measurements of the Speed of Light; Light Sources; The Electromagnetic Spectrum; Types of Electromagnetic Waves; Properties of Light; Further Reading; LIGHT AND SHADOWS; Introduction; Shadows; Solar Eclipse; Lunar Eclipse; Applications of Shadows; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; THERMAL RADIATION; Introduction; Thermal Radiation; Light and Energy; Solar Radiation Energy; Classification of Solar Collectors; Flat-Plate Collectors; Solar Heating Systems; Hot Water and Steam Generation Systems; Vapour Absorption Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Systems; Photovoltaic Systems; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Weather Station; Further Reading; LIGHT PRODUCTION; Introduction; Spontaneous Light Emission; Stimulated Light Emission; Light Production by Different Energy Sources; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; LIGHT INTENSITY; Introduction; Light Intensity; Luminous Flux; Luminous Intensity; Illumination; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; LIGHT AND COLOUR; Introduction; Colours; Mixing Light Colours; The Colour Triangle; The C.I.E. Chromaticity Diagram; Colour Televisions; Spectral Transmittance Curves; Colour Temperature; Newton's Colour Wheel; Black and White Colour Strip Intersection Wheel; Black and White Colour Strip Wheel; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; LAWS OF LIGHT; Introduction; Law of Reflection; Law of Refraction; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; PLANE MIRRORS; Introduction; The Reflection of Light; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; SPHERICAL MIRRORS; Introduction; Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors; Spherical Aberration; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; LENSES; Introduction; Types of Lenses; Graphical Method to Locate an Image Formed by Converging and Diverging Lenses; Image Formation by Converging Lenses; The Lens Equation; Magnification of a Thin Lens; The Lensmaker's Equation; Combination of Thin Lenses; Lens Aberrations; Lens Polishing Technology; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; PRISMS; Introduction; Prisms; Prism Types; Prisms in Different Combinations; Light Beam Passing through a Prism; Factors Governing Dispersion of Light by a Prism; Dispersion of White Light by a Prism; Mixing Spectrum Colours Using a Glass Rod and Tube; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; BEAMSPLITTERS; Introduction; Beamsplitters; Beamsplitter Types; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; LIGHT PASSING THROUGH OPTICAL COMPONENTS; Introduction; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendix; Further Reading; OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR VIEWING APPLICATIONS; Introduction; Optical Instruments; The Camera; The Eye; The Magnifying Glass; The Compound Microscope; Advanced Microscopes; The Telescope; The Binoculars; The Slide Projector; The Overhead Projector; The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Projector; The Light Box; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; POLARIZATION OF LIGHT; Introduction; Polarization of Light; Forms of Polarization of Light; Occurrence of Polarization; Polarizing Materials; Polarizing Optical Components; The Law of Malus; Optical Activity; Photoelasticity; Liquid Crystal Display; Polarization Maintaining Fibres; Polarization Loss; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendices; Further Reading; OPTICAL MATERIALS; Introduction; Classes of Materials; Applications; Experimental Work; List of References; Appendix; Further Reading; PHOTONICS LABORATORY SAFETY; Introduction; Electrical Safety; Light Sources; Devices and Equipment; Audio-Visual and Computer Peripherals; Handling of Fibre Optic Cables; Epoxy Adhesives and Sealants; Cleaning Optical Components; Optic/Optical Fibre Devices and Systems; Cleaning Chemicals; Warning Labels; Laser Safety; Laser Safety Tips; Indoor Air Quality; Other Considerations; Further Reading; APPENDIX A: DETAILS OF THE DEVICES, COMPONENTS, TOOLS, AND PARTS; APPENDIX B: INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI); APPENDIX C: LIGHTING LAMPS; GLOSSARY; INDEX
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (408 pages), (46 illustrations)
• Subjects: 535; Light; Optics; Optics -- Industrial applications
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351838146; 1351838148
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.