Optical Design Reference Books

Bibliotheca Opticoria 1475-1925

David L. Dilaura

"Bibliotheca Opticoria 1475-1925 describes 774 books that made and marked the history of optics -- all from the collection of the author. Over a span of nearly 500 years, the books describe the development of the theory, practice, and application of optics. Topics include: The nature of vision and ocular optics, The nature of light and physical optics, Formation of images and geometrical optics, Optical craft and materials, Light as measurement tool, Mathematization of optics, and How optics was taught and learned."

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A History of Light and Lighting

David L. Dilaura

"In Celebration of the Centenary of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America"

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A Brief History of Lighting

David L. Dilaura

"In the beginning, there was light. Everyone knows that part. But how did we learn to control and use it for ourselves? This history highlights several technologies that have been used to produce light: flame from wood, oil and gas; arc or glow from electricity; and the fluorescence of minerals."

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Photochemical Reactors: Theory, Methods, and Applications of Ultraviolet Radiation

Ernest R. Blatchley III

An intuitively organized and incisive exploration of UV radiation and its modern applications.

In Photochemical Reactors: Theory, Methods, and Applications of Ultraviolet Radiation, distinguished civil engineer and researcher Dr. Ernest R. Blatchley III delivers a comprehensive exploration of the theory, methods, and contemporary and emerging applications of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The author describes the fundamentals of the history of photochemistry and photochemical reactions before moving on to consider the dynamic behavior of UV-based reactor systems and the physical concepts that govern natural and man-made sources of UV radiation.

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Understanding Glare in Exterior Lighting, Display, and Related Applications

John D. Bullough

The recent evolution in lighting technologies has brought new concerns about glare from lighting systems. This Spotlight describes the different types and effects of glare, and what aspects of light intensity, distribution, and color impact it. Practical guidance for minimizing glare is also included.

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