Polarization of Light

by Serge Huard

Overview

Understanding the polarization of light is becoming increasingly important in the study of laser physics, nonlinear optics, and optical waveguides. This book covers the basics of polarized light representation, the propagation of light through anisotropic media, the mathematical formalism used, and induced anisotropy, devices which use induced or natural anisotropy and polarization phenomena in guided optics. Discusses both fundamentals and applications in a range of practical devices. Gives a global view of the state of polarization representation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471965367
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/06/1997
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.32(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.08(d)

About the Author

Serge Huard is the author of Polarization of Light, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Polarized Optical Waves.

Light Propagation in an Anisotropic Dielectric Medium.

Propagation of the States of Polarization in Optical Devices.

Stress-Induced or Stress-Modified Anisotropy.

Components and Devices Used in the Context of Optical Anisotropy.

Polarization Phenomena in the Fied of Guided Waves.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Translation of the French language edition (Masson, Paris, 1994). Aiming at optical science researchers and students, surveys the basics of polarized light representation, discussing the propagation of light through anisotropic media, the mathematical formalism used, induced anisotropy, practical components and devices, and polarization phenomena in guided optics. Explains both Jones' and Stokes/Mueller's matrix formalism in order to discuss both totally and partially polarized light. Intended both for those who want to understand polarization phenomena, as well as those who implement them. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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