Field Guide to Radiometry

Written from a systems engineering perspective, this SPIE Field Guide covers topics in optical radiation propagation, material properties, sources, detectors, system components, measurement, calibration, and photometry.  Appendices provide material on SI units, conversion factors, source luminance data, and many other subjects.  The book's organization and extensive collection of diagrams, tables, and graphs enable the reader to efficiently identify and apply relevant information to radiometric problems arising amid the demands of today's fast-paced technical environment.