Bücher der Reihe Optical Sciences and Applications of Light

This book provides a comprehensive look at the science, methods, designs, and limitations of nonimaging optics. It begins with an in-depth discussion on thermodynamically efficient optical designs and how they improve the performance and cost effectiveness of solar concentrating and illumination systems.

Choosing the appropriate computational method for a photonics problem requires a clear understanding of the pros and cons of the available numerical methods. This book presents six of the most frequently used methods: FDTD, FDFD, 1+1D nonlinear propagation, modal method, Green¿s function, and FEM. Each method is accompanied by a review of the mathematical principles in which it is based, along with sample scripts, illustrative examples of characteristic problem solving, and exercises. MATLAB® is used throughout the text.

This book begins by establishing the theoretical foundations of fringe pattern analysis, reviewing various 3D imaging techniques while highlighting the advantages of digital fringe projection. The author then describes the differences between digital light processing, liquid crystal display, and liquid crystal on silicon. He explains how to unwrap phase maps temporally and spatially, how to generate fringe patterns with video projectors, and how to convert phase to coordinates through system calibrations. A detailed example of a built-from-scratch 3D imaging system are provided.

This textbook will provide the fundamentals of optomechanics. Written by the two top scientists in the field, this stand-alone, student-friendly textbook has been course-tested and will include homework problems as well as a solutions manual for adopting professors.