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Introduction to Lens Design
Introduction to Lens Design
by Joseph M. Geary
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This book is based on an introductory lens design course taught in the Optical Science & Engineering doctoral program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and sponsored by the Center for Applied Optics. The book?s thirty-eight chapters follow... (read more)

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Star Testing Astronomical Telescopes 2ND Edition
Star Testing Astronomical Telescopes 2ND Edition
by Harold Richard Suiter
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The star test is a powerful but inexpensive way of obtaining better resolution and contrast. With this book most observers will find that they don't need a new telescope because they now can test, diagnose and fix the one they have. Using Star Testing... (read more)

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Best of Amateur Telescope Making Journal: Volume 1
Best of Amateur Telescope Making Journal: Volume 1
by William J. Cook
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Over a period spanning nearly 10 years Amateur Telescope Making Journal published articles of interest to the telescope maker. The Best of Amateur Telescope Making presents 150 the best of these articles, fully edited and where appropriate corrected by... (read more)

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Adventures with a Microscope
Adventures with a Microscope
by Richard Headstrom
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With a simple microscope and this book you can embark on 59 exciting adventures in the natural world — make discoveries about the structures of numerous microscopic animals; find out what everyday objects and foods really look like at the cellular... (read more)

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Best of Amateur Telescope Making Journal: Volume 2
Best of Amateur Telescope Making Journal: Volume 2
by William J. Cook
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Over a period spanning nearly 10 years Amateur Telescope Making Journal published articles of interest to the telescope maker. The Best of Amateur Telescope Making presents 150 the best of these articles, fully edited and where appropriate corrected by... (read more)

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Astronomy with Small Telescopes: Up to 5-Inch, 125 MM (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series,)
Astronomy with Small Telescopes: Up to 5-Inch, 125 MM (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series,)
by Stephen F Tonkin
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Small telescopes, whether simple beginners' telescopes or refined computer-controlled instruments, are gaining popularity fast as technology improves and public interest increases. In this book the author has brought together the experience of small... (read more)

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The Microscope and How to Use It
The Microscope and How to Use It
by Georg Stehli
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An illustrated guide to preparing slides and operating the microscope, advancing from the examination of air bubbles to the technique for dyeing... (read more)

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Astronomical Observations: An Optical Perspective
Astronomical Observations: An Optical Perspective
by Gordon Walker
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The construction of sensitive low noise detectors, preservation of image quality and restriction of unwanted radiation are among the concerns of this up-to-date account of optical techniques available to astronomers.... (read more)

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Stargazing with a Telescope
Stargazing with a Telescope
by Robin Scagell
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A guide to choosing and using a telescope, including details of objects to observe and information about accessories.... (read more)

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Mono Cycle Photonics & Optical Scanning
Mono Cycle Photonics & Optical Scanning
by M. Yamashita
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"Mono-Cycle Photonics and Optical Scanning Tunneling Microscopy" deals with both the ultrashort laser-pulse technology in the few- to mono-cycle region and the laser-surface-controlled scanning-tunneling microscopy (STM) extending into the spatiotemporal... (read more)

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Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical Astronomy (Practical Astronomy)
Telescopes and Techniques: An Introduction to Practical Astronomy (Practical Astronomy)
by Christopher R. Kitchin
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Chris Kitchin has written an easy-to-read book explaining how to use a small telescope and find your way around the sky. Covering all the basic topics - telescopes, optics, positions and motion, observing, and instruments - Telescopes and Techniques has... (read more)

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Spatial Filtering Velocimetry
Spatial Filtering Velocimetry
by Y. Aizu
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The first monograph devoted exclusively to spatial filtering velocimetry, this book includes fundamental theory, imaging optics, signal analysis, spatial filtering devices and systems, plus applications. Also suitable as a tutorial for students and users... (read more)

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Optical Design of Microscopes
Optical Design of Microscopes
by George H. Seward
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Optical design consultant Seward provides a tutorial on designing the optical elements of microscopes for practitioners and students who have a background either in optics or in microscope design. Most chapters use nothing more than simple plots and... (read more)

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Acre of Glass a History & Forecast
Acre of Glass a History & Forecast
by Jack B Zirker
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"Provides an accessible yet detailed story of how telescopes are made, the science behind their function, and their promise for future astronomical discoveries." -- Science... (read more)

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Optical Radiation Detectors (Wiley Series in Pure & Applied Optics)
Optical Radiation Detectors (Wiley Series in Pure & Applied Optics)
by Eustace L Dereniak
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Optical Radiation Detectors, Eustace L. Dereniak and Devon G. Crowe Offers a comprehensive, integrated treatment of optical radiation detectors, discussing their capabilities and limitations. Background material on radiometry, noise sources, and detector... (read more)

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Transmission Electron Microscopy, Volume 3: Imaging
Transmission Electron Microscopy, Volume 3: Imaging
by David B Williams
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This groundbreaking text provides the necessary instructions for hands-on application of this versatile materials characterization technique and is supported by over 600 illustrations and diagrams.... (read more)

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High-Operating-Temperature Infrared Photodetectors
High-Operating-Temperature Infrared Photodetectors
by Jozef Piotrowski
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Cryogenic cooling has always been a challenging part of sensitive infrared (IR) systems, adding weight, size, cost, power consumption and inconvenience to what is otherwise an efficient and efficacious design. Concentrating on the latest developments... (read more)

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Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope
Stargazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope
by Fred Watson
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The telescope is undoubtedly one of the world?s most far-reaching inventions. For the past four centuries the telescope has stood at the forefront of human discovery. From its humble beginnings in seventeenth-century Holland, when a simple spectacle... (read more)

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Building Electro-Optical Systems: Making It All Work (Wiley Series in Pure & Applied Optics)
Building Electro-Optical Systems: Making It All Work (Wiley Series in Pure & Applied Optics)
by Philip Hobbs
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Ein aufschlußreicher Überblick über ein ausgesprochen interdisziplinäres Gebiet! Dieses Buch erläutert, nach welchen Grundsätzen man moderne elektrooptische Instrumente wie Mikroskope, Kameras, Überwachungsgeräte... (read more)

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Resolution Enhancement Techniques in Optical Lithography
Resolution Enhancement Techniques in Optical Lithography
by Alfred Kwok Ki Wong
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Ever-smaller IC devices are pushing the optical lithography envelope, increasing the importance of resolution enhancement techniques. Encompasses two decades of research. Intended for students and practicing lithographers.... (read more)

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