This textbook reduces the complexity of the coverage of optics to
allow a student with only elementary calculus to learn the
principles of optics and the modern Fourier theory of diffraction
and imaging. Students majoring in sciences or engineering and
taking a standard physics course on optics will find this text
useful. Examples of a variety of applications dependent on optics
allow the student to connect this course to their particular field
of interest. Topics covered include aberrations with experimental
examples, correction of chromatic aberration, explanation of
coherence and the use of interference theory to design an
antireflection coating. Fourier transform optics and its
application to diffraction and imaging, use of Gaussian wave
theory, and fiber optics make the text of interest to those in
electrical and bioengineering as well as physics and medical
science. The text includes hundreds of photos, figures and diagrams
to provide readers with strong visual insights into optics. More
difficult, optional topics are highlighted throughout, and the need
for experience with differential equations and extensive use of
vector theory are avoided by using a one dimensional theory where
possible. Maxwell's equations are introduced only to determine the
properties of a light wave, and the boundary conditions are
introduced to characterize reflection and refraction. Most
discussion is limited to reflection. The book also introduces
Fourier transforms as they are needed in the discussion of
diffraction and imaging.
General
| Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2019 |
| Authors: |
B.D. Guenther
(Adjunct Professor of Physics)
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| Dimensions: |
244 x 189 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
464 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-884286-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Physics >
Optics (light)
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-19-884286-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780198842866 |
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