Author Description

Following a semi-quantitative approach, this book presents a summary of the basic concepts, with examples and applications, and reviews recent developments in the study of optical properties of condensed matter systems. <p>Key Features:</p> <ul> <li>Covers basic knowledge as well as application topics</li> <li>Includes theory, experimental techniques and current and developing applications</li> <li>Timely and useful contribution to the literature</li> <li>Written by internationally respected contributors working in physics and electrical engineering departments and government laboratories</li> </ul>