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Author McClelland, Arthur, author

Title Optical measurements for scientists and engineers : a practical guide / Arthur McClelland, Max Mankin
Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 301 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction -- Introduction to common optical components -- Spectroscopy: so many squiggly lines! -- Optical imaging: what are the pretty pictures actually showing me? -- Notes on how to design and build optical setups in the lab
Summary With this accessible, introductory guide, you will quickly learn how to use and apply optical spectroscopy and optical microscopy techniques. Focusing on day-to-day implementation and offering practical lab tips throughout, it provides step-by-step instructions on how to select the best technique for a particular application, how to set up and customize new optical systems, and how to analyze optical data. You will gain an intuitive understanding of the full range of standard optical techniques, from fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy to super resolution microscopy. Understand how to navigate around an optics lab with clear descriptions of the most common optical components and tools. Including explanations of basic optics and photonics, and easy-to-understand mathematics, this is an invaluable resource for graduate students, instructors, researchers and professionals who use or teach optical measurements in laboratories
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed May 11, 2020)
Subject Optical measurements.
Optical measurements
Form Electronic book
Author Mankin, Max, author
ISBN 9781316779613
1316779610