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Optical physics, or optical science, is a subfield of atomic, molecular, and optical physics. It is the study of the generation of electromagnetic radiation, the properties of that radiation, and the interaction of that radiation with matter, especially its manipulation and control. It differs from general optics and optical engineering in that it is focused on the discovery and application of new phenomena. There is no strong distinction, however, between optical physics, applied optics, and optical engineering, since the devices of optical engineering and the applications of applied optics are necessary for basic research in optical physics, and that research leads to the development of new devices and applications. Often the same people are involved in both the basic research and the applied technology development.
Researchers in optical physics use and develop light sources that span the electromagnetic spectrum from microwaves to X-rays. The field includes the generation and detection of light, linear and nonlinear optical processes, and spectroscopy. Lasers and laser spectroscopy have transformed optical science. Major study in optical physics is also devoted to quantum optics and coherence, and to femtosecond optics. In optical physics, support is also provided in areas such as the nonlinear response of isolated atoms to intense, ultra-short electromagnetic fields, the atom-cavity interaction at high fields, and quantum properties of the electromagnetic field. Other important areas of research include the development of novel optical techniques for nano-optical measurements, diffractive optics, low-coherence interferometry, optical coherence tomography, and near-field microscopy. Research in optical physics places an emphasis on ultrafast optical science and technology. The applications of optical physics create advancements in communications, medicine, manufacturing, and even entertainment.
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Bi-Hamiltonian structures for integrable systems on regular time scales
Blazej M. Szablikowski, Maciej Blaszak, and Burcu Silindir A construction of the bi-Hamiltonian structures for integrable systems on regular time scales is presented. The trace functional on an algebra of delta-pseudodifferential operators, valid on an arbitrary regular time scale, is introduced. The linear Poisson tensors and the related Hamiltonians are d ... [J. Math. Phys. 50, 073502 (2009)] published Thu Jul 2, 2009.
Hill's equation with random forcing parameters: The limit of delta function barriers
Fred C. Adams and Anthony M. Bloch This paper considers random Hill's equations in the limit where the periodic forcing function becomes a Dirac delta function. For this class of equations, the forcing strength q, the oscillation frequency lambda, and the period (Deltatau) are allowed to vary from cycle to cycle. Such equations arise ... [J. Math. Phys. 50, 073501 (2009)] published Thu Jul 2, 2009.
Quasiperiodic solutions for the cubic complex GinzburgLandau equation
Hongzi Cong, Jianjun Liu, and Xiaoping Yuan The existence of two-dimensional KolmogorovArnoldMoser invariant tori is proved for cubic complex GinzburgLandau equation of higher spatial dimension. As a consequence, the equation possesses a Cantorian branch of nontraveling-wave quasiperiodic solutions of two-dimensional frequency vector. ... [J. Math. Phys. 50, 063516 (2009)] published Tue Jun 30, 2009.
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Engineering - Contains extensive lists of links to various resources that are useful to people working in the optics industry. These links include university and national research labs, archives of documents and images.
Electrics Forums - Optics and Electrics Technical Forums.
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Advanced Liquid Crystal Technologies, Inc. - Research and Product Visions for Orientable Gases and Liquids, Science and Art.
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European Optical Society - The EOS represents all national optical societies in Europe and its individual members.
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Gamma FAQ - In video, computer graphics and image processing, gamma represents a numerical parameter that describes the nonlinearity of intensity reproduction.
Incite - SPIE (the International Society for Optical Engineering), an electronic search service and online purchasing center, contains more than 90,000 SPIE papers and abstracts.
International Commission for Optics - Contributes on an international basis to the progress and diffusion of knowledge in optics. Gives details on conferences, meetings, awards, travelling lecture programs and ICO newsletters.
Light Bullet Home Page - The following Web pages discuss the phenomena of light bullets, intense stable spherical pulses of laser light travelling through certain bulk glass and gaseous media.
Lucky Optics Technology Co.,Ltd - Manufacturer of cylindrical lenses, toric mirrors, windows,spherical lenses,aspherical lenses, crystals,prisms and other optical components.
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National Institute of Physics (NIP) Instrumentation Physics Laboratory - Philippines - 15+ years of publications in pdf format.
On-line Optical Library - On-line Optical Library with a lot of links to papers on the net for beginners to researchers.
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Optical Hub - The site focuses on various research resources for people who are in the area of optical networking research.
Optical Society of America - A professional society of optical engineers and scientists devoted to advancing the fields of optics and photonics.
Meta Description: [ The Optical Society of America (OSA) - Where science and technology innovators in optics and photonics come together - Advancing the Science of Light ]
Optical Tweezers and Laser Scalpel - Collection of links.
Optics Express - Electronic, peer-reviewed, journal. Provides free access to full text articles.
Optics.net - Photonics and Optics Portal - Optics, lasers, fiber and photonics technical directory and community with research and development, employment and business forums.
Meta Description: [ Optics, laser, fiber and photonics technical directory. R&D, employment and business forum. ]
Optics.org - Online resource on optical, photonic, imaging, electronic, and optoelectronic technologies.
Meta Description: [ Optics, photonics and laser news, journals, events, optics, jobs, photonics, jobs, laser jobs and more articles and resources for the optics, laser and photonics industry. ]
Photonics Jobs Inc. - Photonics Jobs Inc. offers employment resources for photonics, optical, laser and MEMS industries.
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Photonics Online - Daily news and product updates for professionals in the optoelectronics industry: manufacturing, technology, equipment, supplies, discussion forums, chat, newsletter and software.
Meta Description: [ Resource for professionals in the photonics industry- Information on imaging, optics, optoelectronics, fiberoptics, wavelength, diodes, semiconductors and more ]
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Photonics Spectra - Magazine on optics, lasers, imaging, fiber optics, electro-optics, and optoelectronics; Laurin Publishing.
Photonics.com - Photonics news; Laurin Publishing.
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PhotonicsFiber - Fiber optics industry news; Laurin Publishing.
Sofia University OSA Student Chapter - Chapter of the Optical Society of America at Sofia University, Bulgaria, established to promote the Science of Light among the students and to broaden their insight for post-graduate career.
Meta Description: [ Chapter of the Optical Society of America at Sofia University, Bulgaria, established to promote Optics and Photonics among the students and to broaden their insight for career through the Science of Light. ]
The History of the Telescope and the Binocular - Collection of articles and images.
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The Photonics Dictionary - Browse or search.
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