The field of photodetection covers a variety of very diverse technologies, ranging from photomultipliers to photodiodes to image detectors. This book, in its second edition and intended to serve as an introductory text, deals with the very background of photodetection, covering the spectral range from UV to far IR.
The book has its strong points, including the emphasis on the underlying physics rather than mathematical description, and enlightening discussions of semiconductor photodetectors and image-sensing devices. It is intended primarily for undergraduate students in physics, engineering and optoelectronics. Every chapter is supplemented with exercises.
Review by Christian Brosseau, OSA Fellow and professor of physics, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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