This comprehensive introduction to principles underlying laser light scattering focuses on time dependence of fluctuations in fluid systems. It also serves as introduction to theory of time correlation functions, with chapters on projection operator techniques in statistical mechanics. Over 60 text figures. 1976 edition.
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Light Scattering by Small Particles by H. C. van de Hulst Comprehensive treatment of light-scattering properties of small, independent particles, including a full range of useful approximation methods for researchers in chemistry, meteorology, and astronomy. 46 tables. 59 graphs. 44 illustrations.
Introduction to Modern Optics by Grant R. Fowles A complete basic undergraduate course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, quantum nature of light. Solutions.
Laser Light Scattering by Charles S. Johnson, Jr., Don A. Gabriel Concise, accessible treatment focuses on two main topics: classical light scattering and dynamic light scattering. Indispensable for physicists, chemists, other workers in the field. 1981 edition.
Laser Light Scattering: Basic Principles and Practice. Second Edition by Benjamin Chu Geared toward upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, this text introduces the interdisciplinary area of laser light scattering, focusing chiefly on theoretical concepts of quasielastic laser scattering. 1991 edition.
Fundamentals of Quantum Optics by John R. Klauder, E. C. G. Sudarshan This graduate-level text surveys the fundamentals of quantum optics, including the quantum theory of partial coherence and the nature of the relations between classical and quantum theories of coherence.1968 edition.
Scattering of Light by Crystals by William Hayes, Rodney Loudon This authoritative graduate-level text describes inelastic light scattering by crystals and its use in the investigation of solid-state excitation, with experimental techniques common to all types of excitation. 1978 edition.
