Building Electro-Optical Systems In the newly revised third edition of Building Electro-Optical
Systems: Making It All Work renowned Dr. Philip C. D. Hobbs delivers a birds-eye view of all
the topics you'll need to understand for successful optical instrument design and construction.
The author draws on his own work as an applied physicist and consultant with over a decade of
experience in designing and constructing electro-optical systems from beginning to end. The
book's topics are chosen to allow readers in a variety of disciplines and fields to quickly and
confidently decide whether a given device or technique is appropriate for their needs. Using
accessible prose and intuitive organization Building Electro-Optical Systems remains one of
the most practical and solution-oriented resources available to graduate students and
professionals. The newest edition includes comprehensive revisions that reflect progress in the
field of electro-optical instrument design and construction since the second edition was
published. It also offers approximately 350 illustrations for visually oriented learners.
Readers will also enjoy: * A thorough introduction to basic optical calculations including
wave propagation detection coherent detection and interferometers * Practical discussions of
sources and illuminators including radiometry continuum sources incoherent line sources
lasers laser noise and diode laser coherence control * Explorations of optical detection
including photodetection in semiconductors and signal-to-noise ratios * Full treatments of
lenses prisms and mirrors as well as coatings filters and surface finishes and
polarization Perfect for graduate students in physics electrical engineering optics and
optical engineering Building Electro-Optical Systems is also an ideal resource for
professional designers working in optics electro-optics analog electronics and photonics.
