Speckle Phenomena in Optics: Theory and Applications - Softcover

Joseph W. Goodman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974707791 ISBN 13: 9780974707792

Publisher: Roberts & Company Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

When light from a CW laser shines on virtually any surface but a mirror, the light reflected or scattered from that surface exhibits a random, granular structure known as "speckle". This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the statistical properties of speckle, as well as detailed coverage of its role in applications. Some of the applications discussed include speckle in astronomy, speckle in the eye, speckle in projection displays, speckle in coherence tomography, speckle in lithography, speckle in waveguides (modal noise), speckle in optical radar detection, and speckle in metrology. The book is aimed at professionals and graduate students.

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Review

This is the definitive textbook, an instant classic, written by a master of his subject who is also a dedicated teacher. --Christopher Dainty, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Speckle Phenomena in Optics tells it all. It gives a detailed description of speckle, explains techniques for suppressing speckle, and it gives several applications of speckle in imaging and metrology. Once again, Joseph W. Goodman has provided us with a clearly written technical book that will become a classic in its field. --James C. Wyant, University of Arizona

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, which broadly encompasses the conceptual and mathematical tools relevant for analyzing speckle phenomena together with all major applications. Its readers will benefit from J.W. Goodman's fine understanding of physics and his famous skills as a teacher. --Pierre Chavel, CNRS/Institut d'Optique, France

About the Author

Joseph W. Goodman held the William Ayer Chair in Electrical Engineering at Stanford, and also served in several administrative posts, including Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, and Senior Associate Dean of Engineering for Faculty Affairs. He is now the William Ayer Professor Emeritus. His work has been recognized by a variety of awards and honors, including the F.E. Terman Award of the American Society for Engineering Education, the Dennis Gabor Award of the International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), the Max Born Award, the Esther Beller Hoffman Award, the Ives Medal from the Optical Society of America, and the Education Medal of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has served as president of the Optical Society of America and the International Commission for Optics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Roberts & Company Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0974707791
• ISBN 13: 9780974707792
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384