This book is intended primarily for students specializing in electro-optics. However, it is hoped that it will also serve engineers and R&D professionals, who, while not engaged directly in optics, are nevertheless involved with any of the numerous applications of optical methods of analysis.
The growing interest in electro-optics during last three decades has been accom- panied by a rich literature, enlightening students and professionals in many topics of this wide-ranging field. So, why one more book on electro-optics? I have been involved in optics for more than 30 years, in both research and development and teaching of optical engineering. My deep involvement in the field has brought to my attention the gap between the theoretical study of optics and the ability of students and young engineers to solve practical problems arising in different applications. In this book I have tried to close this gap. For this reason the main focus I put is on solving the problems encountered in a variety of engineering and scientific applications.