{"product_id":"optics-for-dummies-9781118017234","title":"Optics for Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to shed light on Optics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn general terms, optics is the science of light. More specifically, optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light?including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet?and the interaction of light with matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you an approachable introduction to optical science, methods, and applications. You'll get plain-English explanations of the nature of light and optical effects; reflection, refraction, and diffraction; color dispersion; optical devices, industrial, medical, and military applications; as well as laser light fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTracks a typical undergraduate optics course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations of concepts and summaries of equations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValuable tips for study from college professors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're taking an optics course for your major in physics or engineering, let \u003ci\u003eOptics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shed light on the subject and help you succeed \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGalen Duree, Jr., PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana, where he is also the Director of the Center for Applied Optics Studies. Duree jointly established the Ultrashort Pulse Laser Laboratory at RHIT and continues to work with the Navy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504275099922,"sku":"9781118017234","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7457bb90-3bb0-4067-a2c8-9c076019b895.jpg?v=1730814762","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/optics-for-dummies-9781118017234","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}