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Scattered and Filtered Solar UV Measurements providescomprehensive information about the scattered and filtered solar UVenvironment, the techniques to measure this radiation and theresulting UV exposures to humans. The incidence of skin cancer andsun-related eye disorders can be reduced by the minimization ofexposures to UV radiation. For this to occur, a greater understandingof the solar UV exposure to humans for varying conditions and indifferent environments is necessary. Accordingly, this book aims toquantify, understand and provide information on the filtered andscattered solar UV. This book is aimed at students and new researchers in the field ofsolar UV and environmental measurements; however there is sufficientdetail to provide a valuable reference for the experienced researcher.Researchers and students in atmospheric sciences, health sciences,environmental monitoring, photobiology and skin cancer prevention willfind this monograph useful. ... Read more

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Paperback. The first edition of this highly successful book appeared in 1975 and evolved from lecture notes for classes in physical optics, diffraction physics and electron microscopy given to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The book deals with electron diffraction and diffraction from disordered or imperfect crystals and employed an approach using the Fourier transform from the beginning instead of as an extension of a Fourier series treatment.

This third revised edition is a considerably rewritten and updated version which now includes all important developments which have taken place in recent years. ... Read more

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This book surveys recent advances related to the application of single molecule techniques in various fields of science. The topics, each described by leading experts in the field, range from single molecule experiments in quantum optics and solid-state physics to analogous investigations in physical chemistry and biophysics. A unifying theme of all chapters is the power of single molecule techniques to unravel fluctuations and heterogeneities usually hidden in the ensemble average of complex systems. The concept for the book originated from a gathering of some of the world's leading scientists at the Nobel Conference in Sweden. ... Read more

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The miniaturisation and performance improvements provided by solid state lasers, fibre optics and avalanche photodiode detectors have given a significant impulse to the use of photon correlation techniques in the study of laser scattering by macromolecular suspensions, liquid surfaces, critical fluids and turbulent liquids. The improvements can be found in experimental technique, colloids and aggregation, polymers, gels, liquid crystals and mixtures, protein solutions and dense media. Powerful new methods of inverse problems are being applied to data analysis. Much progress is being made in the study of dense media using index matching techniques. two colour systems and the theory of photon diffusion. Other notable recent developments are phase transitions in the space shuttle microgravity environment, quantum cryptography and the application of photon correlation at X-ray wavelengths using synchrotron sources.Audience: Postgraduate and industrial researchers interested in particle sizing and particle interactions, the physical chemistry of polymers, proteins, enzymes, viruses and other macromolecules, optical instrumentation, and experiments in space. ... Read more

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Introduces classical concepts of geometrical and physical optics with rigorous connections to fundamental theories of light--Fermat's principle, Huygen's principle, and Maxwell's equations. Establishes the conventional groundwork for optical understanding, including image formation, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Geared to advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics as well as the professional scientist. ... Read more

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Early Printing Errors Fixed
The errors that appeared in the early printing of this text have been corrected in the later printings that are now being made available from the publisher.

This book is one of the only comprehensive classical optics textbooks at the advanced undergraduate level, and as such, fills an important niche. Practical material, such as image aberrations and radiometry, are handled here at a very accessible level, which makes the book a valuable professional reference.

A good book ruined by errors
This book is about the only one at its level: Significantly more in-depth than the classic by Hecht, but significantly easier than the brilliant but arduous work by Born and Wolfe. As such, it fills a niche that needs to be filled. It nicely covers all the main features of linear, classical optics at a level that is very useful for an advanced undergrad or beginning grad student in physics or engineering. Unfortunately, it is plagued by unaddressed errors. These make it downright dangerous to use as a reference. Caution must be used before applying equations found in this work. Although I learned out of it more than a decade ago, I have seen no sign of a corrected edition or a list of errata. This makes it impossible for me to recommend this book unless one reads it with pen in hand and a keen interest in rederiving each equation while marking-up ones copy. ... Read more

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Hardbound. Many books cover the determination of rate constants under different experimental conditions and different chemical composition of the reaction mixture in their formal treatment of thermal kinetics. However, most textbooks are limited to simple mechanisms. In contrast, analogous treatment of photochemical reactions is limited to the publication of special reactions and investigations. Therefore, this book is aimed at providing an overall description of formal photokinetics covering a wider scope than the usual books on kinetics.

This volume attempts to provide a concise treatment of both thermo- and photochemical reactions by means of generalised differential equations, their set-up in matrix notation, and their solution by a formalism using numerical integration. At a first glance this approach might be surprising. However, apart from the argument that the didactics of thermal reactions are easier to handle than those of kinetics, the book p ... Read more

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The Principles of Nonlinear Optics, Y. R. Shen
A comprehensive treatment of nonlinear optics emphasizing physical concepts and the relationship between theory and experiment. Systematically describes a number of sub-topics in the field. Up-to-date references and numerous illustrations will help both beginners and practitioners interested in gaining a more thorough understanding of the subject. ... Read more

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This is not the book to learn nonlinear optics from
This book is simply not very helpful as a textbook or as a reference. Shen seems to want to create a catalog of all nonlinear phenomena. He gives both too much (mathematical) and too little (practical) information on each subject. The mathematics does not really go beyond Bloembergen's little book. ... Read more

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This book includes the papers presented at Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy 2000. This was the tenth international symposium on RIS and its applications. The papers illustrate the advantages that the ultra-sensitive RIS technique can provide in terms of environmental, biological, and industrial purposes. This meeting is the most comprehensive information exchange dealing with RIS. ... Read more

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It's the anniversary of the discovery of the Wormhole, and ships from all over the galaxy are headed to Deep Space Nine^TM to celebrate. When the freighter Ulysses docks at Deep Space Nine, an animal escapes from one of the crewmembers and heads straight for Jake Sisko. It does not speak or eat, but loves to play ball! Since the furry little creature presents no threat to the station and the owner is under investigation by Security Chief Odo. Commander Sisko allows Jake and Nog to keep the pet until the situation can be straightened out.

Besides, the Commander has more important things to worry about. For starters, a huge new ship has come through the Wormhole and its captain is threatening to blow up the station unless his Crown Prince is returned, unfortunately for Sisko, he's never seen the prince. Also, mysterious creatures have begun terrorizing the station. With time running out, Sisko and his crew search the station for clues, while Jake and Nog try to save their pet from an alien's evil plan. ... Read more

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Wonderful, wonderful book
The Pet is probably the best in the kids series.I'm not sure they call it a kids series, but it sure seems like one.Anyway, back to the book.The Pet is where Jake and Nog make friends with a pet that they call Babe.It's been a while since I've read this book, but the end is where an alien ship (as good, and slightly better than the Borg) comes to the space station and does a tiny attack, and the masked commander claims that a "prince" is aboard DS9.I knew who that prince was right away.However, the crew and Jake and Nog don't.Even though Sisko sounds innocent and dosen't know where the prince is, they still attack.I can't remember when or how, but later Jake and Nog find out who the prince is, and go to Ops (I like to say the bridge) with Dr. Bashir, and Babe does something incredible...I'm not telling you any more, except that unless it was a very good story I wouldn't be writing this much.So if you see this book, get it no matter what.Enjoy it.

Delightful
Odd, but delightful. Similar to the madcap antics of the DS9 book (not the episode!) The Siege, it's a romp that includes all the characters we're used to while focusing on Jake in an interesting way. Before the War broke out several seasons later, this is a light, breezy read to wile away anafternoon. ... Read more

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This is a history of the hidden workings of physical science - a technical endeavour embedded in a social context. It argues that this 'undisciplined' subject, straddling academia, commerce and regulation, may be typical not only of 20th century science, but of its future. ... Read more

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While concept books are traditionally thought of for toddlers and preschoolers, the influx of books with intricate illustrations, interactive participation, complex puzzles, and sophisticated themes has expanded the audience for concept books to elementary, middle, and even older students. "Color and Shape Books for All Ages" calls attention to more than 450 titles focused on the concepts of color and shape. The purposes of the color and shape books range from simply learning the names of colors or identifying simple shapes, to recognizing intricate geometric shapes, or even understanding how color affects responses, moods, and attitudes. The book is categorized by subject, from science and math to art and illustration. Suggested activities, accompanied by reproducible worksheets, finish each chapter. Includes a bibliography. ... Read more

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The decomposition of a beam of light can be noticed by exposing it to a prism. If, in a dark room, a beam of light be admitted through a small hole in a shutter, it will form a white round spot upon the place where it falls. If a triangular prism of glass be placed on the inside of the dark room, so that the beam of light falls upon it, it no longer has the same direction, nor does it form a round spot, but an oblong painted image of seven colors--red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. This is called the solar spectrum. ... Read more

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The key technology for future information processing and communication systems is light wave manipulation. Optical fibers and all optical switching devices have already been intensively developed, mostly based on inorganic materials. From the viewpoints of response time and materials processing, organic materials are more attractive. Although much work has been done following these lines the outlook until now has not been favorable due to the lack of stability of organic materials. Among various kinds of organic materials, nonlinear optically active materials are most promising for light wave manipulation. The study group of 'Light Wave Manipulation using Organic Nonlinear Optical Materials' was organized in 1995 under the support of The Ministry of Education as a priority research project and it has made remarkable progress in this field. This study group brings together an unique combination of chemists, physicists and electrical (device oriented), and consists of three groups investigating wavele ... Read more