This textbook by Grant R. Fowles covers modern optics for students in physics, technology, and engineering. The book provides an overview of classical physical optics in the first half and discusses the quantum nature of light in the second half. Numerous applications of lasers in optics are integrated throughout the book. It includes problems with answers and is illustrated with 170 figures.
Description
A complete introductory textbook in modern optics for students in physics and technical programs. The first half covers classical physical optics and the second covers the quantum mechanics of light. The book integrates practical applications of lasers in optics and includes extensive practice exercises with solutions.
Product specifications
- Author: Grant R. Fowles
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
- Publication date: 2003-03-28
- Number of pages: 336
- ISBN: 9780486659572
- Subject: Optical physics
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light