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Reviews the properties and applications of photo-elastic, acousto-optic, magneto-optic, electro-optic, and photorefractive materials

This book deals with the basic physical properties and applications of photo-elastic, acousto-optic, magneto-optic, electro-optic, and photorefractive materials. It also provides up-to-date information on the design and applications of various optoelectronic devices based on these materials.

The first chapter of Crystal Optics: Properties and Applications covers the basic concepts of crystal optics, such as index ellipsoid or optical indicatrix, crystal symmetry, wave surface, birefringence, and the polarization of light. Chapter 2 reviews the physical phenomena of crystal optics in isotropic and crystalline materials. It describes in detail research information on modern photoelastic materials and reviews the up-to-date photoelastic device applications. Chapter 3 develops the underlying theory of acousto-optics from first principles, formulating results suitable for subsequent calculations and design. The fourth chapter describes the basic principles of magneto-optic effects and mode of interaction with magnetic materials. The fifth chapter provides an understanding of the physical phenomenon of the linear and quadratic electro-optic effects in isotropic and crystalline materials. The last chapter collects many of the most important recent developments in photorefractive effects and materials, and pays special attention to recent scientific findings and advances on photorefractive materials and devices.

-Features up to date information on the design and applications of various optoelectronic devices
-Looks at the basic concepts of crystal optics, including the polarization of light, effects of reflection and transmission of polarization and light polarizing devices, and more
-Pays special attention to design procedures for the entire range of acousto-optic devices and various applications of these devices
-Provides research information on modern magneto-optic materials and reviews the up-to-date magneto-optic device applications?up to terahertz (THz) regime

Crystal Optics: Properties and Applications is an excellent book for the scientific community working in the field, including researchers, lecturers, and advanced students.

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PART 1. CRYSTAL OPTICS
Introduction
Index Ellipsoid or Optical Indicatrix
Effect of Crystal Symmetry
Wave Surface
Birefringence
Polarization of Light
Changing the Polarization of Light
Effects of Reflection and Transmission on Polarization
Light Polarizing Devices

PART 2. PHOTOELASTICITY
Introduction
History of Photoelasticity
Principle of Photoelasticity
Phenomenological Theory of Photoelasticity
Atomic Theory of Photoelasticity
Photoelastic Devices
Photoelastic Materials and Applications

PART 3. ACOUSTO-OPTICS
Introduction
Short History of Acousto-Optic Effect
Principle of Acousto-Optic Effect
Acousto-Optic Devices
Acousto-Optic Materials and Applications

PART 4. MAGNETO-OPTICS
Introduction
Mode of Interaction
Magneto-Optic Materials Classification
Magneto-Optics Devices

PART 5. ELECTRO-OPTICS
Introduction
History of Electro-Optic Effects
Principles of Electro-Optic Effects
Phenomenological Theory of Electro-Optic Effect
Electro-Optic Devices
Electro-Optic Materials and Applications
Electro-Optic Plasmonic Materials and Applications

PART 6. PHOTOREFRACTIVE EFFECT
Introduction
Photorefractive Effect
Photorefractive Materials and Devices

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