Optical Properties of Solids

“This is a good book on optical properties of solids. It starts with several introductory chapters on classical and quantum mechanical treatment of light–matter interaction and fundamental optics of solids such as light scattering, light absorption, emission, and lasing. The microscopy is treated in detail, including tunneling, atomic force, electron, and confocal microscopy. The final chapters are focused on optical tomography. I liked the way these subjects are covered and the materials included.”

~Prof. Nasser Peyghambarian, University of Arizona, USA

“This book is well organized and can be of great benefit for teaching the subject of optical properties of solid materials to undergraduate students. The text can also be used as handy reference material for researchers that need more understanding on optical properties.”

~Prof. Pieter Stroeve, University of California, Davis, USA

“This delightful book presents the broad field of the optical properties of solids at a level comprehensible to undergraduate students. This is not an easy task, as an author must carefully balance mathematical and physical knowledge with wider dissemination. The author succeeds in striking a very effective balance. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems and exercises ranging from qualitative discussion to quantitative analysis. This is truly an introductory textbook suitable for undergraduate students in the materials science, physics, or engineering fields. The book is self-sufficient, including all relevant physics and mathematics material. The book is also suitable for engineers and applied physicists who may need a ‘highlights’ collection on optical materials.”

~CHOICE