Kirkland K., Grady S.A. Optics: Illuminating the Power of Light (Science & Technology in Focus)

Facts On File, Inc., 2006, — 193 p. — ISBN: 0816047049The energy of light carries much of the world's information from one place to another. Surgeons, dentists, dermatologists, and other medical professionals use light in its various forms to heal or repair the body. Business and industry rely on optical scanners and ""electric eye"" detectors to monitor production quality, maintain security, and keep track of sales and inventory.The Nature of Light and Vision
Glimmers of Understanding
Following the Light
Light Surprises
Mirrors and Lenses
The Colors of Light
How People See: Eye and Vision
Telescopes and Microscopes
Taking Snapshots of the World: Optics and Electronics
Invisible Electromagnetic Radiation
Lasers
Fiber Optics and Optical Communication
Optical Computing
Manufacturing Optical Instruments
Optics in Scientific Research
Optics in Medicine: Improving Surgical Procedures and Lifting Mood
Optics in Art and Illusions
The Future of Optics