Detection of Light George H. Rieke is an English-language textbook that provides a broad introduction to methods for detecting light. This reference work covers a wide range of photon detectors from first principles, with the relevant physics at the center.
The fully revised and updated edition discusses various approaches to detecting light, from X-rays to millimeter waves. The book is structured for readers with a basic knowledge of physics and emphasizes an understanding of detector operation, without relying exclusively on examples. In this way, it provides an effective bridge to specialized literature.
With a clear and accessible approach, this work is suitable for advanced students and professionals in the physical and engineering sciences. It covers the underlying principles and current applications that form the basis of many modern technologies.
Topics align with areas such as astronomical observations, optical physics, and space science.