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shpongle
What are some good resources : books, websites, etc to understand crystal optics? I am a graduate student and I want to start with the basics.
shpongle said:What are some good resources : books, websites, etc to understand crystal optics? I am a graduate student and I want to start with the basics.
From the contents it looks fine! ThanksCharles Link said:One book that I think every graduate Physics Student needs to read is J.F. Nye's "Physical Properties of Crystals -their representation by tensors and matrices" . I think it has a section on crystal optics as well. It is one of the better textbooks that is very thorough and very insightful, and at the same time still relatively easy to read.
It does have a chapter on crystals optics! Will search it in the library. ThanksAndy Resnick said:At the graduate level, a standard introduction is the relevant chapter in Born and Wolf. Beyond that (photonic bandgap materials, for example), OSAs Handbook of Optics has a lot of good material in volume 4.
Crystal optics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of light as it passes through crystals. It involves studying the optical properties of crystals and how they affect the transmission, reflection, and polarization of light.
There are a variety of resources available for learning about crystal optics. Some popular options include textbooks, online lectures and tutorials, scientific journals and articles, and educational videos.
The basic principles of crystal optics include the study of crystal systems, refractive index, birefringence, polarization, and crystal symmetry. These principles help to understand how light behaves when passing through crystals and how different crystal structures affect the properties of light.
Crystal optics has many important applications in various fields such as telecommunications, microscopy, spectroscopy, and laser technology. It is also used in the production of optical components like lenses, prisms, and polarizers.
Yes, there are many online courses available for learning about crystal optics. Some universities offer online courses in this subject, and there are also several online learning platforms that offer courses on crystal optics. These courses may include lectures, assignments, and quizzes to help students understand the concepts better.