Provides a rules of thumb approach to making accurate optical measurements. This book considers: photodetectors, amplifiers, LED sources, electronic drives, bas... » 

Provides a rules of thumb approach to making accurate optical measurements. This book considers: photodetectors, amplifiers, LED sources, electronic drives, basic optics, interference screens, and data acquisition systems. It deals with the use of the simplest detector in every situation; noise reduction techniques; and building in stability. «