Photonics Rules of Thumb: Optics, Electro-Optics, Fiber Optics, and Lasers (Optical and Electro-Optical Engineerirng Series)

John Lester Miller

ISBN 10: 0070443297 / ISBN 13: 9780070443297

Published by McGraw-Hill, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Photonics Rules of Thumb: Optics, Electro-Optics, Fiber Optics, and Lasers (Optical and Electro-Optical Engineerirng Series)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070443297
• ISBN 13: 9780070443297
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Even the brightest and most capable optical engineer would be stymied without the use of practical principles of estimation. These ``rules of thumb'' make it possible to get a quick idea--completely adequate for the moment--of the impact a given design change will have. Now, for the first time anywhere, these time-tested estimation rules have been gathered together in a single handy source. Arranged alphabetically according to specialty, this unique book spans the entire spectrum of photonics, from optics to lasers. Scientists and engineers, at all levels from the student through the seasoned professional, will want to keep this fast and easy-to-use reference near at hand.

From the Back Cover

Think-on-your-feet calculations that save design time and frustration PHOTONICS RULES of THUMB in an ideal world, you design team members attend all the meetings, pay attention, and understand the constraints of the project. In the real world, you sometimes have to think fast to convince your collegaues that the specification or performance feature they want to add just won't work. For quick and easy reference, this is a handy compilation of 250 rules of thumb that cover the full range of photonics, from optics to lasers. These simple-to-implement calculations and rules let you keep your composure and provide an immediate and nearly correct answer. Photonics Rules of Thumb: Optics, Electo-Optics, Fiber Optics, and Lasers is a succinct, handy, and unique reference for anyone working in the optical sciences. Many of these rules have been used in the industry for years, but this is the first time they have been systematically collected. Perfect for quick sanity checks, this guide lets you rapidly pinpoint trouble areas or ask probing questions in meetings. While providing a light-hearted guide to the lost art of estimation, it also shows how you can quickly estimate the impact of changes. You'll develop a sense of what will work and what won't and be able to explain why.