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Recommend me some good books from which i can study extensively only on photons ?
Choppy said:Do you mean optics? Classical electrodynamics?
Photons are particles of light that have no mass but have energy and momentum. They are the fundamental unit of electromagnetic radiation, which makes up all forms of light. It is important to study them because they play a crucial role in many scientific fields, such as optics, quantum mechanics, and astrophysics.
Some recommended books on photons include "Introduction to Optics" by Frank L. Pedrotti, "Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum" by Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman, and "The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for Everyone" by Kenneth W. Ford.
Yes, there are several books that focus on the applications of photons, such as "Photonics: An Introduction" by Joseph W. Goodman, "Photonics and Lasers: An Introduction" by Richard S. Quimby, and "Photons and Atoms: Introduction to Quantum Electrodynamics" by Claude Cohen-Tannoudji.
Studying photons has led to many technological advancements that impact our daily lives, such as the development of lasers, solar panels, and fiber optics. Understanding photons also helps us better understand and manipulate light, leading to improved medical imaging, communication technology, and energy production.
Yes, there are books that delve into the history of photon research, including "The Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments" by Jim Baggott, "A History of Light and Colour Measurement: Science in the Shadows" by Sean Johnston, and "The History of Quantum Physics" by Jagdish Mehra and Helmut Rechenberg.