Fourier Optics for the age of Lasers and Computers - Softcover

Motes, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1522081321 ISBN 13: 9781522081326

Publisher: Independently published, 2014

Synopsis

Learn Fourier optics the easy way: use a PC computer to demonstrate the concepts and solve the equations. This book provides you with all the tools needed to understand Fourier optics, especially as it relates to laser output, and includes all the Mathcad code files the author used in writing this book. Use these tools to easily find target irradiance at any range produced by any laser beam shape. It is written in conversational English to more effectively communicates the concepts.

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About the Author

Dr. R. Andrew Motes received his BS degree in ElectricalEngineering from the University of Arkansas in 1978; his MS degree inEngineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1979 with a specialtyin air and spacecraft Navigation, Guidance, and Control theory; and his PhD in1987 from the University of New Mexico with a specialty in laser physics andelectro-optics. He worked on President Reagan's SDI (Strategic DefenseInitiative or "Star Wars") program, the Army's THEL (Tactical HighEnergy Laser) program, the Air Force's ABL (Airborne Laser) program, and NASA'sNext Generation Space Relay Architecture. He has been licensed to practiceengineering in multiple states including New Mexico, Colorado, and Arkansas. Hehas written nineteen books, nine commercial educational software packages, andmany scientific journal and magazine articles. He taught AstronauticalEngineering and control theory at the US Air Force Academy, Physics andElectronic Design at John Brown University, retired from the US Air ForceReserves at the rank of Colonel, and retired from federal civil service in2012.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1522081321
• ISBN 13: 9781522081326
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90