Optical Waves in Layered Media (Wiley Series in Pure & Applied Optics) [Hardcover]

Pochi Yeh (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0471828661 | ISBN-13: 978-0471828662 | Publication Date: September 1988

Optical Waves in Layered Media presents a clear picture of the propagation of optical waves in layered media and teaches the reader how to design and analyze optical devices using such media. Starting from the simplest case of plane wave propagation in homogeneous media, the author introduces a new matrix method for studying the optical properties of multilayer structures consisting of isotropic materials. He then describes propagation in anisotropic layered media and in inhomogeneous layers, guided waves, the coupling of modes, and the optical properties of superlattices and quantum wells.

Optical Waves in Layered Media bridges the gap between theory and practice by means of numerical examples based on real-life situations.

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Presents a clear picture of the propagation of optical waves in layered media and teaches the reader how to design and analyze optical devices using such media. Starting from the simplest case of plane wave propagation in homogeneous media, the author introduces a new matrix method for studying the optical properties of multilayer structures which consist of isotropic materials. He then describes propagation in anisotropic layered media and in inhomogeneous layers, guided waves, the coupling of modes, and the optical properties of superlattices and quantum wells. Materials covered include dielectrics, crystals, and absorbing media such as metals and semiconductors. Many applications are described, including spectral filters, Bragg relectors, Fabry-Perot etalons, antireflection coatings, ellipsometry, gradient index imaging rods, birefringent filters, waveguide couplers, and x-ray mirrors and oscillators.

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"This Is The first text/reference dedicated to this subject, presenting a clear picture of the propagation of optical waves in layered media, and how to design and analyze optical devices using these materials." —American Meteorological Society

The present treatment bridges the gap between theory and practice by means of numerical examples based on real-life situations. Only classical electrodynamics is used in dealing with the interaction of light with matter, except in the last chapter on quantum wells. Included are tables containing indexes of refraction, extinction coefficients, birefringence, and other important material properties.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (September 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471828661
• ISBN-13: 978-0471828662
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,691,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on layered media., December 19, 2010

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This review is from: Optical Waves in Layered Media (Wiley Series in Pure & Applied Optics) (Hardcover)

This is a fantastic book for scientists and engineers dealing with EM waves in stratified/layered media. It covers the simple case and anisotropic cases. Clearly presents both Fresnel equations, Airy sums, multilayer transfer matrices, and about everything else you want when dealing with these materials. Is also very practical and presents equations clearly, it is less theoretically oriented so it is great for piratical use, giving you what you need instead of just the starting point. If you deal with EM waves and dielectrics - just buy the book.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, July 5, 2007

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Rodrigo M. Onzi "Onzi" (Porto Alegre, RS BRAZIL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optical Waves in Layered Media (Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics) (Paperback)

Great book. Had all the information I needed. Easy access. It's not a book for beginners.