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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. This book establishes the groundwork for optical understanding, including image formation, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization.

Table of Contents
The Nature of Light.

Optics of Planar Interfaces.

Geometrical Optics.

Practical Geometrical Optics.

Interference.

Diffraction I. Diffraction II.

Coherence.

Polarization.

Appendix.

Optics

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    A Paperback / softback by Miles V. Klein, Thomas E. Furtak

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 25/06/1986
      ISBN13: 9780471872979, 978-0471872979
      ISBN10: 0471872970
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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. This book establishes the groundwork for optical understanding, including image formation, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization.

      Table of Contents
      The Nature of Light.

      Optics of Planar Interfaces.

      Geometrical Optics.

      Practical Geometrical Optics.

      Interference.

      Diffraction I. Diffraction II.

      Coherence.

      Polarization.

      Appendix.

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