Seeing the Light: Optics Without Equations is written for nonscientists and
explains the concepts of light, waves, photons, refraction, reflection,
diffraction, etc., without using equations. This book will be useful as
background information for any course in optics, for those who need a
basic understanding of optics for their research or other activities, and for
the curious. It is divided into five sections: Basic Concepts is followed by
Optics in Nature, where familiar phenomena we observe every day are
explained without math. Next is Optical Components, which covers
prisms and mirrors, followed by Optical Instruments, which includes
instruments ranging from simple otoscopes to intercontinental ballistic
missiles to clear air turbulence detectors. A final section on Optical
Experiments describes seminal experiments such as those that proved
relativity and the wave and photon natures of light. Technical appendices
are included for readers who want to dig into the math.