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A tutorial introduction to fiber optics, which explains fundamental concepts of fiber optics, components and systems with minimal math. With more than...
The Race to Make the Laser
Prologue: May 16, 1960, Malibu, California. 1. The Laser Race. 2. Microwaves Are the First Step. 3. Leaping a Few Orders of Magnitude: The Optical Mas...
The Next Arms Race
Beam Weapons examines the directed-energy weapons that became a central part of the Reagan Administration's Strategic Defense Initiative, better known...
The Story of Fiber Optics
This text presents the history of the development of fibre optic technology, explaining the scientific challenges that needed to be overcome, the rang...
Light for a New Age
Describes the wonders of light and optics, exploring such developments as lasers, fiber optics, and holography....
An Entry-Level Guide
The expanded fourth edition of the book that offers an essential introduction to laser technology and the newest developments in the field The revised...
New edition of a reference and tutorial introduction to the practical aspects of lasers--the functional characteristics vital to those who work with t...
Electrical Engineering Introduction to Laser Technology, Third Edition Would you like to know how a laser works, and how it can be modified for your o...
This Book Is Thorough, Up To Date, And Provides Comprehensive And Intuitive Introduction To Fiber Optics. With Mathematics Limited To Basic Algebra, T...
The whole story of laser weapons with a focus on its many interesting characters and sometimes bizarre schemes The laser--a milestone invention of the...
Light of a Million Uses
Past, present, and future of tools with a host of functions, from providing superb fidelity on CDs to transforming surgery. "Fascinating. . . richly, ...
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Rising Seas, Retreating Coastlines
Describes the various factors that change the shape of coastlines including storms, natural erosion, and rising sea levels. Also discusses the future ...
Climate in Crisis
An anthology of speculative climate fiction and poetry by authors from around the world. Icebergs in the desert. The oceans of Europa. The depths of l...
Describes each kind of laser and how it works, and explains how lasers are used in medicine, communications, weapons, manufacturing, printing, and hol...
Roots of Reagan's 'Star Wars'
Beam Weapons describes the roots of Ronald Reagan's 'Star Wars' quest for a strategic defense system to intercept and destroy nuclear ballistic missil...