https://www.optica-opn.org/Gallery Optics and Photonics Book Reviews feed. Mon, 18 05 2026 07:39:36 -04:00 https://www.optica-opn.org https://www.optica-opn.org/opn/media/Images/logos/OPN-masthead-one-line_rgb.svg https://www.optica-opn.org 40d4bf06-ff5f-4a59-afa9-3530a39e1d66 A complete presentation of optical vortices, from theory to applications, recommended for anyone interested in the latest advances.

]]> 2025-05-01T06:00:00 28f267d9-0963-4b6e-9835-1550ea14d815 A revised textbook that showcases the ubiquity and the utility of optics in modern technology.

 

]]> 2025-04-17T06:00:00 88358119-6925-4b94-a565-29e0b29dc73b A “big” book full of challenging math, aimed at helping the reader understand the physics of the moon through spectroscopy, polarimetry and photometry.
 

]]> 2025-04-10T06:00:00 5b7d5f73-6218-4f11-9049-9f46c1f21369 A useful book for graduate students and professionals looking to expand their literacy in Fourier Optics, specifically using the Mathematica software.

]]> 2025-04-03T06:00:00 c59077e2-307e-4bd3-861c-859452670a82 A new edition of a comprehensive, practical textbook, with clear figures and a balanced mathematical and physical foundation of the discussed phenomenon.

 

]]> 2025-03-27T06:00:00 cdc6880a-52d8-4af9-a56a-b73a2ae13e20 A textbook that may be relevant to Optica readers in the discussion of radiative heat transfer.

]]> 2025-03-13T06:00:00 25237116-b524-4fa5-86f8-fdf89fc85497 An important tool for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate research to peers and the broader scientific community.

]]> 2025-03-06T06:00:00 bc94af8b-51e6-4490-9b4d-f7a29b61d5b6 A useful book, rich with examples, for engineers interested in content marketing or marketers who need more technical background.
 

]]> 2025-02-27T06:00:00 3340e26c-7169-4e80-bff3-02eb6fd33c3c A resource for graduates and researchers, dedicated to the linear and nonlinear spectroscopy of atoms and diatomic molecules. 
 

]]> 2025-02-20T06:00:00 2090e05b-b32d-4393-bb16-072c6f14a189 This book demonstrates how to design an optical system using Zemax OpticStudio and is intended for all optics students, especially those who ask questions.

]]> 2025-01-16T06:00:00 46e9743d-3114-461a-b8dd-138c68109571 A comprehensive summary of the current state of the art of nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy.

]]> 2024-12-19T06:00:00 c63c063b-47b9-4c72-8837-7c9d65490d69 An interesting collection of interviews with scientists from a variety of backgrounds and industries.

]]> 2024-12-12T06:00:00 9c3a48b4-e30f-4fe3-91e1-d9302b18aa34 An invaluable guide to and updated overview of modern organic sources and dye lasers.

]]> 2024-12-05T06:00:00 54ae442d-3b17-467c-b42f-710fc3e78cdc An extensive history book that uses stories of human struggle and triumph to discuss the role optical ring sight technology played in World War II.
 

]]> 2024-10-31T06:00:00 17716a41-ce43-47f9-bf81-c68bde8a31d6 An in-depth description of plasmonic optical fiber biomechanical sensing, geared toward graduate students in photonics. 
 

]]> 2024-10-24T06:00:00 73bde7b8-a052-4619-8c09-34323d3dfccd A thoughtful reference covering many topics related to additive manufacturing. 
 

]]> 2024-10-17T06:00:00 d39f14fe-d3ba-46cb-95e3-cbad186b728d A reflection of the best math has to offer, this book is for readers passionate about mathematical puzzles looking for a challenge. 

]]> 2024-10-03T06:00:00 6446cfdc-a2b2-4f44-b328-c6cb3078089d A compilation of Ph.D.-level qualifying-exam questions from major US universities—useful for graduate students and engineers in solid-state physics.

]]> 2024-09-19T06:00:00 c36e4da0-88a1-40c9-a791-a6e6013edbb7 A useful book on the laws of conservation of energy and momentum, with examples from mechanics, optics, solid-state physics, nuclear physics and medicine.

]]> 2024-09-12T06:00:00 0ae98c36-340b-47ca-917f-689d12589def An introduction to the basics of piezoelectricity, perfect as a primary source for graduate students and scientists in the field.

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