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LIGHT–Introduction to Optics and Photonics by Judith Donnelly (Three Rivers Community College) and Nicholas Massa (Springfield Technical Community College) provides an introductory overview of optics principles and photonics applications suitable for beginning college students, high school juniors and seniors, technicians, managers— anyone who wants to learn about optical science and photonics technology at the algebra/trigonometry level. The text has been edited by technical experts, field-tested in high schools and colleges and includes applications chapters by industry professionals. Written with the student in mind, the text features

plentiful illustrations, most in color
a wide variety of optics/photonic applications in nature and technology
three chapters on industrial applications written by industry experts
end of chapter questions and problems a friendly, conversational style

For information about our free supplemental teaching resources, please visit www.photonprojects.org. All proceeds over cost go to a fund to advance optics education.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Laser Safety Overview
Section: Physics of Light
Chapter 2: The Nature of Light
Chapter 3: Sources and Detectors of light
Chapter 4: Geometric Optics
Chapter 5: Lenses and Mirrors
Chapter 6: Wave Optics: Interference and Diffraction
Chapter 7: Polarization
Chapter 8: Optical Instruments
Chapter 9: Introduction to Laser Physics
Section: Photonics Applications
Chapter 10: Laser Types and Applications
Chapter 11: Introduction to Fiber Optics
Chapter 12: Optical Imaging
Chapter 13: Holography
Chapter 14 Manufacturing of Precision Optical Components
Chapter 15 Biophotonics
Appendix 1: Derivations of some text equations
Appendix 2: Answers to odd numbered problems
Index

LIGHT- Introduction to Optics and Photonics (hardcover)LIGHT- Introduction to Optics and Photonics (hardcover) (book)

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Hardcover Print: $108.00

LIGHT–Introduction to Optics and Photonics by Judith Donnelly and Nicholas Massa is an algebra/trig based introduction to optical science and photonics technology. This is the full-color hardcover edition. You may also download an electronic (pdf) version of the text. The text is also available in paperback in either color or black and white. Fifteen chapters, 360 pages.

LIGHT-Introduction to Optics and Photonics (paperback)LIGHT-Introduction to Optics and Photonics (paperback) (book)

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This is the spiral bound full-color soft cover version of LIGHT, an introduction to optical and photonics technology at the algebra/trig level. 15 chapters, 366 pages.

LIGHT-Introduction to Optics and Photonics (black & white)LIGHT-Introduction to Optics and Photonics (black & white) (book)

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This is the spiral bound black and white soft cover version of LIGHT, which provides an introduction to the science of optics and photonics technology at the algebra/trig level. 15 chapters, 366 pages.