Optics / Edition 2

by Miles V. Klein, Thomas E. Furtak

Overview

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. Geared to advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics as well as the professional scientist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471872979
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/16/1991
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	672
Product dimensions:	7.76(w) x 9.41(h) x 1.36(d)

About the Author

Miles V. Klein and Thomas E. Furtak are the authors of Optics, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

The Nature of Light.

Optics of Planar Interfaces.

Geometrical Optics.

Practical Geometrical Optics.

Interference.

Diffraction I. Diffraction II.

Coherence.

Polarization.

Appendix.