This excellent text offers comprehensive treatment of the light-scattering properties of small, independent particles, covering both basic scattering theory and particular computations with different kinds of particles. It includes a full range of useful approximation methods for researchers in chemistry, meteorology, and astronomy. 46 tables. 59 graphs. 44 illustrations.
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Dynamic Light Scattering: With Applications to Chemistry, Biology, and Physics by Bruce J. Berne, Robert Pecora This comprehensive introduction to principles underlying laser light scattering focuses on time dependence of fluctuations in fluid systems; also serves as introduction to theory of time correlation functions. 1976 edition.
Light by R. W. Ditchburn Classic study presents a single theory of light, integrating two theories previously thought to be irreconcilable: the wave and quantum theories. Aimed at students with an intermediate-level knowledge of physics.
Applied Optics and Optical Design, Part 2 by A. E. Conrady Classic detailed treatment for practical designer. Fundamental concepts, systematic study and design of all types of optical systems. Reader can then design simpler optical systems without aid. Part Two of Two.
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.
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.
Collision Theory by Marvin L. Goldberger, Kenneth M. Watson This graduate-level text examines scattering processes and formal scattering theory, the two-body problem with central forces, scattering by noncentral forces, lifetime and decay of virtual states, more. 1964 edition.
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.
