Synopses & Reviews
The most up-to-date treatment available on modern optics. Covers classical topics and surveys the state of the art in applications including laser optics, fiber optics and medical imaging. The rigorous physical approach makes this text/reference suitable for courses in optics, physics and electrical engineering.
Table of Contents
Waves Theory.
Electromagnetic Theory.
Reflection and Refraction.
Interference.
Geometrical Optics.
Fourier Analysis.
Dispersion.
Coherence.
Diffraction and Gaussian Beams.
Fraunhofer Diffraction.
Fresnel Diffraction.
Holography.
Anisotropy.
Optical Modulation.
Nonlinear Optics.
Appendices.
References.
Index of Tables.
Index.