Laser heterodyning is now a widespread optical technique, based on interference of two waves with slightly different frequencies within the sensitive area of a photo-detector. Its unique feature – preserving phase information about optical wave in the electrical signal of the photo-detector – finds numerous applications in various domains of applied optics and optoelectronics: in spectroscopy, polarimetry, radiometry, laser radars and lidars, microscopy and otherareas. The reader may be surprised by the variety of disciplines that this book covers and satisfied by detailed explanation of the phenomena. Very well illustrated, this book will be helpful for researches, postgraduates and students, working in applied optics. Laser heterodyning is an important technique forpolarimetry, radiometry and Lidar Covers the major developments, basics and applications of laser heterodyning A valuable reference work for researchers and engineers as well as a study text for graduate students INDICE: Principles of optical heterodyning.- Laser heterodyne spectroscopy.- Laser heterodyne radars and Lidars.- Laser heterodyne radiometers.- Laser heterodyne interferometry and polarimetry.- Heterodyne imaging and beam steering.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-02337-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 11/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés