Photovoltaic solar-energy conversion is one of the most promising technologies for generating renewable energy, and conversion of concentrated sunlight can lead to reduced cost for solar electricity. In fact, photovoltaic conversion of concentrated sunlight insures an efficient and cost-effective sustainable power resource. This book gives an overview of all components, e.g. cells, concentrators, modules and systems, for systems of concentrator photovoltaics. The authors report on significant results related to design, technology, and applications, and also cover the fundamental physics...
Photovoltaic solar-energy conversion is one of the most promising technologies for generating renewable energy, and conversion of concentrated sunl...
Devoted to novel optical measurement techniques that are applied both in industry and life sciences, this book contributes a fresh perspective on the development of modern optical sensors. These sensors are often essential in detecting and controlling parameters that are important for both industrial and biomedical applications. The book provides easy access for beginners wishing to gain familiarity with the innovations of modern optics.
Devoted to novel optical measurement techniques that are applied both in industry and life sciences, this book contributes a fresh perspective on the ...
This volume focuses on nano-optical probing, manipulation, and analysis. It begins with recent developments in near-field optical spectroscopy that clarify quantum states at the nanoscale, followed by a theory for a photon-electron-phonon interacting system at the nanoscale. Further topics include: visible laser desorption/ionization mass spectroscopy exhibiting near-field effects; a practical nanofabrication method with optical near fields applied to a SHG device; a theory and experimental achievements on optical transport of nanoparticles, selectively manipulated by resonant radiation...
This volume focuses on nano-optical probing, manipulation, and analysis. It begins with recent developments in near-field optical spectroscopy that cl...
Nonlinear Photonics and Novel Optical Phenomena contains contributed chapters from leading experts in nonlinear optics and photonics, and provides a comprehensive survey of fundamental concepts as well as hot topics in current research on nonlinear optical waves and related novel phenomena. The book covers self-accelerating airy beams, integrated photonics based on high index doped-silica glass, linear and nonlinear spatial beam dynamics in photonic lattices and waveguide arrays, the theory of polariton solitons in semiconductor microcavities, and Terahertz waves.
Nonlinear Photonics and Novel Optical Phenomena contains contributed chapters from leading experts in nonlinear optics and photonics, and provides ...
This text covers all aspects of solid state lasers. It provides deep insights into theoretical analysis and calculations of lasers. It also integrates theory, calculations and practical design, technology, experimental schemes and applications.
This text covers all aspects of solid state lasers. It provides deep insights into theoretical analysis and calculations of lasers. It also integrates...
This book presents new concepts for a next generation of PV. Among these concepts are: Multijunction solar cells, multiple excitation solar cells (or how to take benefit of high energy photons for the creation of more than one electron hole-pair), intermediate band solar cells (or how to take advantage of below band-gap energy photons) and related technologies (for quantum dots, nitrides, thin films), advanced light management approaches (plasmonics). Written by world-class experts in next generation photovoltaics this book is an essential reference guide accessible to both beginners and...
This book presents new concepts for a next generation of PV. Among these concepts are: Multijunction solar cells, multiple excitation solar cells (...
The book describes first the principle photon generation processes from nuclear reactions, electron motion and from discrete quantum transitions. It then focuses on the use of photons in various selected fields of modern natural and life sciences. It bridges disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth- and materials science, proteomics, information technology, photoelectrochemistry, photosynthesis and spintronics. Advanced light sources and their use in natural and life sciences are emphasized and the effects related to the quantum nature of photons (quantum computing, teleportation) are...
The book describes first the principle photon generation processes from nuclear reactions, electron motion and from discrete quantum transitions. It t...
This comprehensive monograph on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers shows off a rich variety of VCSEL applications such as polarization control, as well as detailing the huge progress achieved in the field in the last decade.
This comprehensive monograph on vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers shows off a rich variety of VCSEL applications such as polarization control, a...
This volume examines aspects of plasmonics, such as basics, applications and advanced developments. It covers fundamentals and theory, applications and advanced topics such as plasmonics band gap, extraordinary transmission of light, spasers, cloaking and metamaterials.
This volume examines aspects of plasmonics, such as basics, applications and advanced developments. It covers fundamentals and theory, applications an...
Raman imaging is used to probe the chemical nature of a sample, providing information on molecular orientation, symmetry and structure with sub-micron spatial resolution. This text shows how to accelerate Raman analysis in addition to applications coming on stream, such as tip enhancement.
Raman imaging is used to probe the chemical nature of a sample, providing information on molecular orientation, symmetry and structure with sub-micron...
