Optical Properties of Materials — Chapter 21 Summary from Callister’s Materials Science and Engineering
Optical Properties of Materials — Chapter 21 Summary from Callister’s Materials Science and Engineering Chapter 21 of Materials Science and Engineering by William D. Callister, Jr. and David G. Rethwisch explores the fundamental ways materials interact with electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light. This chapter covers the physics of electromagnetic waves, the mechanisms of light absorption, reflection, and transmission in solids, and advanced optical phenomena such as luminescence, lasers, and optical fiber communication. Understanding these properties is crucial for applications in electronics, energy, displays, and telecommunications. Watch the full podcast-style summary below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for clear, chapter-by-chapter guides to essential engineering textbooks! Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Radiation Electromagnetic Radiation: Exhibits wavelike behavior with electric and magnetic field components. Visible light is just a sma...