Waves in Complex Media

This book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary introduction to the structural and scattering properties of complex photonic media, focusing on deterministic aperiodic structures and their connections to geometry and number theory. It combines mathematical designs, scattering and optical theories, and engineering device applications, with discussions on emerging applications in metamaterials and nano-optics technology. Aimed at both academia and industry, it offers a foundation for understanding fundamental optical sciences and photonic device technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 712 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book provides a thorough and interdisciplinary exploration of the structural and scattering properties of complex photonic media, with a particular focus on deterministic aperiodic structures and their conceptual foundations in geometry and number theory. By seamlessly integrating essential results and recent advancements into a coherent and physically consistent narrative, the book strikes a balance between mathematical designs, scattering and optical theories, and engineering device applications. It delves into emerging device applications in metamaterials and nano-optics technology, making it valuable for both academia and industry. The book aims to develop the fundamental physical and mathematical background in close collaboration with engineering applications, offering a comprehensive perspective on both fundamental optical sciences and photonic device technology. With an emphasis on understanding physical concepts and their engineering implications rather than merely focusing on formal developments, this book serves as an essential introduction to the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of aperiodic optics and complex photonics.

Weight: 1472g
Dimension: 177 x 249 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107037502