Understanding Acousto-Optic Effect: Math & Intuitive References

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding references to explain the Acousto-Optic effect, with a focus on both mathematical and intuitive resources. Participants seek recommendations for books or papers suitable for academic study.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests references that explain the Acousto-Optic effect from scratch, emphasizing a preference for mathematical resources.
  • Another participant suggests "Lasers and Electro-Optics" by Davis as a potential reference.
  • A different participant recommends "Quantum Electronics" by Yariv for a theoretical explanation.
  • Another recommendation is "Acousto-optics" by Adrian Korpel, noted as a definitive graduate text, but with a caution about typos that may require rederivation of material.
  • The original poster expresses gratitude and indicates an intention to explore the suggested references.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for references but present multiple competing suggestions without a consensus on which is the best resource.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations may depend on the reader's background and specific needs for mathematical versus intuitive explanations.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and researchers interested in the Acousto-Optic effect, particularly those seeking academic references for deeper understanding.

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Hello all,

I'm looking for a good reference to explain the Acousto-Optic effect from scratch.

Note that I would prefer more mathematical references, but intuitive references can also be of help.

The best thing would be a book or a paper that I might be able to find in my university's library.

Thanks in advance.
 
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"Lasers and Electro-Optics" by Davis.

Claude.
 
A theoretical explanation should be found on "Quantum electronics" YARIV. Look it up
 
Acousto-optics by Adrian Korpel is the difinitive graduate text on the subject. Watch out for the typos though, when I took the course we spent the entire semseter rederiving every line in the text. Learned a lot doing it and when I look at the book and notes I realize just how much I remember.
 
Thanks a lot guys, I'll try them all and see which one's better for me.
 

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