Handbook of Applied Photometry [Hardcover]

Bringing together the contributions of eleven leading photometric experts, this practical reference guide presents common design formulas, essential rules-of-thumb, worked-out examples, and discussions of photometric instruments. Arranged for ease of reference, the twelve chapters, each of which may be read independently, are grouped into three sections. The first contains introductory material, and defines the terminology and units of measurement used in photometry, while the second covers photometric methods and procedures and provides numerous illustrative case studies. The third section contains reports from the frontiers of photometry, and includes a look at the directions future research might take. Abundantly illustrated and thoroughly referenced, this will prove invaluable to those involved in lighting design, optical physics, or applications design, and will be welcomed by workers in government-standards laboratories. The text is supplemented by a list of Web sites which offer photometry information, as well as the editors Web Companion -- an online site for discussion about the book and related issues.1. Light and Radiation (T. W. Cannon). 2. Photometric and Radiometric Quantities (R. Kohler). 3. Photometric Standards (Y. Ohno). 4. Fundamentals of Detectors (C. J. Sher DeCusatis). 5. Measurement Procedures (Y. Ohno). 6. Measurement Procedures and Case Studies (D. C. Gross). 7. Photometric Reports (R. P. Bergin). 8. Spectroradiometry Methods (W. S. Schneider, Sr. and R. Young). 9. Retroreflection ( J. J. Rennilson). 10. Colorimetry (J. D. Schanda). 11. Future Trends in Photometry (J. D. Schanda).Presents common design formulas, rules of thumb, and standard practices * Includes many worked-out examples
* Meets the need for a comprehensive introduction and handbook
* Contributions from experts present introductory material and terminology, fundamentals and practical applications, and advanced material reflecting the state of the art