Laser Age in Optics

by Lev Tarasov

"L. Tarasov's book "Laser age in optics" is a popular science book concerned with new trends in optics arising from development of the laser. In this book the author successfully combines a popular style of presentation with, when necessary, a serious scientific treatment of the problems involved. Consequently, the book can be recommended not only for secondary school students but also for a layman adult reader wanting to study in some detail about the principles involved in lasers, optical holography and nonlinear optics. The reader will find a popular, vivid and intelligent presentation of many elusive concepts which as a rule, are either not covered at all in literature of this kind or only in passing." -from jacket.

206 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Lev Vasilievich Tarasov (Russian: Лев Васильевич Тарасов) Was born in 1934. Graduated from the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute in 1958 with a degree in Theoretical Nuclear Physics. Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1968), Associate Professor (1969), Professor (1983). In 1989-1992. - Head of the Department of Methods of Teaching Natural and Mathematical Cycle at the Moscow Institute for Advanced Training of Educators; in 1992-1998 - Head of the Department of Physics at the Moscow State Open Pedagogical University. In 1994 he was awarded the badge "Excellence in Public Education" for the development of a new educational technology "Ecology and Dialectics" (in Ukraine - "Ecology and Development") and scientific guidance of a pedagogical experiment on the practical implementation of technology. Author of over 100 books: scientific monographs, textbooks,