Patterns of Light: Chasing the Spectrum from Aristotle to LEDs

by Steven Beeson, James W. Mayer

Any student or engineer working in optics or the field of laser technology will find this a fascinating read. The book begins by addressing the properties of light as seen in the everyday events such as refraction in a pool, lenses in the form of glasses, the colors of objects, and atmospheric events. Latter chapters explain these events at the atomic and subatomic level and address the use of electron and optical microscopy in observing the worlds unseen by the unaided eye. Exercises and activities will be found in an appendix, but the primary volume can stand alone if the reader so desires.

210 pages, Hardcover

First published January 3, 2007

Reviews

[Linde · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING INTRODUCTION TO OPTICS. He uses great examples to explain complicated phenomena, like using people at the beach to explain diffraction. And there are lots of pictures and diagrams to help you understand. As someone who wants to go into Optics research, I thought this book was excellent.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait to read my brother's new book!