Photonics : scientific foundations, technology and applications / edited by David L. Andrews. [electronic resource] Andrews, David L., 1952- Photonics. Photons. Optics. TA1520 621.36/5 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. This book covers modern photonics accessibly and discusses the basic physical principles underlying all the applications and technology of photonicsThis volume covers the basic physical principles underlying the technology and all applications of photonics from statistical optics to quantum optics. The topics discussed in this volume are: Photons in perspective; Coherence and Statistical Optics; Complex Light and Singular Optics; Electrodynamics of Dielectric Media; Fast and slow Light; Holography; Multiphoton Processes; Optical Angular Momentum; Optical Forces, Trapping and Manipulation; Pol. 2015 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781119009719 eng A Wiley-Science Wise Co-Publication Wiley-Science Wise Co-Publication. Fundamentals of photonics and physics. Fundamentals of photonics and physics.