Ellipsometry and Polarized Light

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Summary: Unique in its kind
Review: This book is a very good guide of how to use ellipsometry to probe interfaces and thin films (one can measure film thicknesses with an outstanding resolution). It shows that the simple fact that a change in the polarization of light can be a good probe for several systems (such as film growth and liquid-liquid interfaces). I would have liked however, if there were some information of how one can measure mechanical properties of a thin fluctuating liquid film using phase modulated ellipsometry.

I liked the book and is my bible whenever I want to do such experiments.

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Summary: The polarized light classic
Review: Very good treatment of polarimeters, polarization calculii, and thin films. Solid mathematical treatment. Good for students