This invaluable book represents a substantial body of work describing the theory of the optical properties of thin island films and rough surfaces. In both cases the feature sizes are small compared to the wavelength of light. The approach is extremely rigorous and theoretically very thorough. The reflection, transmission and absorption of light are described. Computer programs that provide exact solutions for theoretical properties of thin island films are available, and this makes the book of great practical use. The early chapters present a comprehensive theoretical framework. In this new edition a chapter on reflection from gyrotropic media has been added. Contributions due to the gyrotropic nature of the interfacial layer are discussed.
- ISBN13 9781860944505
- Publish Date 21 July 2004 (first published 1 January 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Imperial College Press
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 464
- Language English
- URL https://worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/p327