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Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning

Jie Shan and Charles K. Toth, Eds | 15 November 2018 | Review by Silvano Donati

This well-organized book is a valuable textbook for students and a key reference for lidar technology researchers and practitioners. read more

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Fundamentals of Optomechanics

Daniel Vukobratovich and Paul Yoder | 08 November 2018 | Review by Bogdan Hoanca

Ideal as a textbook for graduate students of both optics and mechanical engineering, this book includes copious diagrams and helpful examples. read more

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Self-Organized Lightwave Networks

Tetsuko Yoshimura | 01 November 2018 | Review by K. Alan Shore

This comprehensive book on SOLNETs discusses their operation, challenges and application as a low-cost, low-energy means to introduce lightguides into electronic systems. read more

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Understanding Optics with Python

V. Lakshminarayanan, H. Ghalila, A. Ammar and L.S. Varadharajan | 25 October 2018 | Review by Barry R. Masters

This highly recommended textbook focuses on how to code simulations with Python. read more

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Flexible Glass: Enabling Thin, Lightweight, and Flexible Electronics

Sean M. Garner, Ed. | 18 October 2018 | Review by Christian Brosseau

Written by established experts in the field, this book is intended for those working in the field of flexible electronics and opto-electronics. read more