Physical Optics

By Richard Glazebrook

Book Overview

Physical Optics is a comprehensive textbook written by Richard T. Glazebrook that covers the fundamental principles of optics. The book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in physics, engineering, and related fields. The first part of the book focuses on the wave nature of light, including topics such as diffraction, interference, polarization, and coherence. The second part of the book covers the interaction of light with matter, including topics such as absorption, dispersion, and scattering. The final part of the book covers modern topics in optics, including laser optics, nonlinear optics, and quantum optics. The book is highly mathematical and requires a strong background in calculus and differential equations. It includes numerous examples and exercises to help students understand the material. Overall, Physical Optics is an essential resource for anyone studying optics at an advanced level.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116379788X
• ISBN13: 9781163797884
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"