Principles of Photonics

Photonics is the science of controlling light within specially designed arrays of paths. Computer circuitry is a current example of this technology on a miniture scale. Song has written a book that stands as a knowledge base for readers to use as a stepping stone to future research. Answers to fundamental problems of physics are answered. Unique explanations reveal the basis for various physical phenomenon.

The subject matter is presented in a straight forward manner-physical objects are treated first and foremost as mathematical models. Theory is utilized by the author to generate understanding of photonic simulation and design. With Principles of Photonics, the author evokes elegant simplicity from complicated formulations. This is a must-read for beginning engineers and graduate students.