Polarization of Light
Author | : Maria Chekhova |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 267 |
Release | : 2021-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783110605099 |
ISBN-13 | : 3110605090 |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Download or read book Polarization of Light written by Maria Chekhova and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book starts with the description of polarization in classical optics, including also a chapter on crystal optics, which is necessary to understand the use of nonlinear crystals. In addition, spatially non-uniform polarization states are introduced and described. Further, the role of polarization in nonlinear optics is discussed. The final chapters are devoted to the description and applications of polarization in quantum optics and quantum technologies.