Interference: The History of Optical Interferometry and the Scientists Who Tamed Light

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David D. Nolte

Interference

The History of Optical Interferometry and the Scientists Who Tamed Light

David D. Nolte

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Oxford University Press
10 August 2023

Mathematics & Sciences; Impact of science & technology on society; History of science; Astronomy, space & time; Wave mechanics (vibration & acoustics); Light (optics)

Ever wonder why soap bubbles become invisible right before they pop? Or why lenses are so blue they look purple? How is it possible to image black holes at the heart of distant galaxies? The answer to all these questions is Interference. This book tells the story of the science of optical interferometry - mankind's most sensitive form of measurement - and of the scientists who tamed light to make outstanding discoveries, from lasers and holograms to astronomy and quantum physics. In the past several years, interferometry has been used to discover exoplanets orbiting distant stars, to take the first image of a black hole, to detect the first gravitational waves and to create the first programmable quantum computer. This list of achievements points to the fertile and active field of interferometry for which this book provides a convenient and up - to - date guide for a wide audience interested in the science of light.

By: David D. Nolte
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 145mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 734g
ISBN: 9780192869760
ISBN 10: 0192869760
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 10 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David D. Nolte is the Edward M Purcell Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University. He received his BA from Cornell University in 1981 and his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley in 1988, was a post-doctoral member of AT&T Bell Labs. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America, a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a Fellow of the AAAS.

Reviews for Interference: The History of Optical Interferometry and the Scientists Who Tamed Light

Exceptionally well written and remarkably detailed as to the history and the personalities of the scientists involved. * Peter Milonni, Los Alamos National Laboratory * A high-quality book with an easy and engaging prose style. * David Di Vincenzo, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Germany * Informative, entertaining, and hasn't been done before: strongly recommended. * Jennifer Coopersmith, author of Energy - The Subtle Concept and The Lazy Universe - An Introduction to the Principle of Least Action *