Environmental Research Institute of Michigan. Infrared Information and Analysis Center

William L. Wolfe

Infrared Information and Analysis Center (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

George John Zissis

The Infrared Handbook

Rays Waves and Photons is a history of the development of our knowledge of light and its many applications. For example, the development of telescopes is outlined from their first invention by Hans Lippershey, its improvement and use by Galileo all the way to the proposed James Webb telescope in space and the Giant Magellan one in the Andes. The history of infrared applications is covered from its discovery by William Herschel through its development in Germany until its use in, among other things, finding the Boston bomber. Some forty different subjects are described historically including optical design, microscopes, cameras, spectacles, military, medical and fiber optics and lasers. Each has its own chapter and its own history.

The History of Pure and Applied Optics

Rays, Waves and Photons

United States. Office of Naval Research

Ann Arbor Infrared Information and Analysis Center

Contents: Radiation Theory, Artificial Sources, Natural Sources, Atmospheric Scattering, Atmospheric Absorption, Propagation Through Atmospheric Turbulence, Optical Materials, Optical Design, Optical Elements-Lenses and Mirrors, Optical-Mechanical Scanning Techniques and Devices, Detectors, Charge-Coupled Devices, Imaging tubes, Photographic Film, Cooling Systems, Detector-Associated Electronics, Reticle and Image Analyses, Displays, Imaging Systems, Radiometry, Warning Systems, Tracking Systems, Ranging, Communications, and Simulation Systems, Aerodynamic Influences on Infrared System Design, and Physical Constants and Conversion Factors.

William L. Wolfe

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