Polarized Light in Optics and Spectroscopy

>Black cloth binding with silver lettering. Solid, square binding. Crisp clean interior pages fre of markings except for previous owners name and acquisition date inside covers. 304 indexed pages. 6" X 9.25" X 0.75" Presents a comprehensive introduction to polarized light and provides students and researchers with the background and the specialized knowledge needed to fully utilize polarized light. This book presents a discussion of polarizing optics and discusses practical devices for controlling polarized light. TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Nature of Light. Polarization Properties of Light. Devices for Control of Polarized Light. Introduction to the Jones Calculus, Mueller Calculus and Poincaré Sphere. The Jones Calculus, Mueller Calculus and Poincaré Sphere Revisited. Spectroscopy with Polarized Light. Orientation and Photoselection Effects. Polarized Light in Condensed Phases. Appendixes. Index.