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Optical Properties of Heavily Doped Silicon in the Visible and Near Infrared

I am looking for a model of the changes in the complex refractive index of doped Silicon based on the doping level and type in the visible and near-infrared wavelengths (400-1000 nm). I have seen ...
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Optical software - thin film interference

I am currently using a software called "SCOUT" to thin film interference simulation, and I would like to know if there is a better software to do this type of simulations. My goal is to vary ...
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Far-field analytical solution

I want to compare FDTD far-field solution for reflective diffraction with analytical solution. It seems more complicated than transmission diffraction. Please suggest resources or codes for reference.
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What software / methods to learn for nanophotonics (a branch of photonics) applications?

I'm new to nanophotonics and been looking for some software and methods (Design, modelling, simulation .etc) used in this scientific field. I'll be grateful to know some.
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Books recommendation to understand Quantum Confined Stark Effect

I am starting a PhD on a photonic component involved with QCSE. The problem is that I have a Master degree in electronical engineering, not in fundamental physics, and I need to understand the QCSE in ...
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What is a good introductory textbook to Laser Safety?

I was looking for a good textbook about Laser Safety (e.g. protection glasses design, distance of risk calculation, laser classification...). I can't find a complete book with these informations, ...
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Focusing of a cylindrical mirror in X-ray optics

Focusing cylindrical mirror are sometimes used to squeeze a photon beam in one direction. They can be vertically focusing or horizontally focusing, and such mirrors are typically used in X-Ray optics ...
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Good book on quantum photonics and applications

I am just looking for an easy to read introduction to quantum photonics and possible applications. Terms like "Fock state" and "Photon (anti)bunching" should be understood after reading. Perhaps also ...
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Learning material on optical computing

I'm looking for guidance to choose material for a self-study of photonics, biased towards optical computing recent advances. My background is of undergraduate level electrodynamics, quantum mechanics,...