Detection of Light: From the Ultraviolet to the Submillimeter
Editorial Reviews
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'In summary this is a must for anyone involved in millimetre-to-ultraviolet instrumentation, and will also be of interest to the non-specialist who wants to keep abreast of photo-detection technology.' Observatory
'This book is clearly and authoritatively written, and should appeal to astronomers, engineers and physicists, and prove particularly useful to the advanced university student.' Irish Astronomical Journal
'Although on the face of it a hard science volume, this book is still quite readable. This is due to the progressive stye in which each topic is approached ... this book does provide a complete introduction and reference volume to the world of photon detection.' Alex Colburn, Webb Society Reviews
Book Description
How does a quantum well detector, a silicon BIB or a CCD work? How are heterodyne techniques used in infrared detectors and submillimeter receivers? And how do you specify the performance of any detector system? This volume answers all these questions with an up-to-date review of all the techniques for the detection of radiation. This presentation approaches detectors from the perspective of the underlying physics; and in this way it provides a unified understanding of the detection of radiation in the ultraviolet through to the submillimetre. Clearly worked examples demonstrate the physics involved and problems are provided to increase the reader's knowledge of how each system works. This clearly written and authoritative review of modern detector systems will develop the understanding of final year undergraduate and graduate students, and will provide a valuable reference for professionals in astronomy, engineering and physics.
Detection of Light: From the Ultraviolet to the Submillimeter
Detection of Light: From the Ultraviolet to the Submillimeter,G. H. Rieke,Karen Visnovsky,Karen Swarthout,George Henry Rieke,Cambridge University Press,0521410282,Engineering - Electrical & Electronic,Engineering Instruments,Infrared Astronomy,Optical detectors,Optics,Physics,Science/Mathematics,Technology & Industrial Arts,Applied optics,Astronomy, Space & Time,Photon detectors,Science / Astronomy
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