Optics
2nd Edition
Published on 8. April 1986
Book
Paperback/Softback
676 pages
978-0-471-87297-9 (ISBN)
Description
Introduces classical concepts of geometrical and physical optics with rigorous connections to fundamental theories of light--Fermat′s principle, Huygen′s principle, and Maxwell′s equations. Establishes the conventional groundwork for optical understanding, including image formation, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization.
More details
Persons
Miles V. Klein and Thomas E. Furtak are the authors of Optics, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
Content
The Nature of Light. Optics of Planar Interfaces. Geometrical Optics. Practical Geometrical Optics. Interference. Diffraction I. Diffraction II. Coherence. Polarization. Appendix.