Principles of Physical Optics Charles A. Bennett is an English-language textbook that provides an overview of the basic principles of physical optics. This book is intended for students in higher education who want to delve into the theory and applications of physical optics.
The book presents an intuitive and accessible approach to physical optics, with practical mathematical applications such as matrix methods, Fourier analysis, and complex algebra at the center. This comprehensive second edition includes 20% more worked examples and 50% more practice problems than the first edition. The text assumes knowledge of standard calculus and calculus-based physics.
In addition, topics such as optical imaging, nonlinear optics, and dispersion are covered. This makes the book suitable for a wide range of programs with an emphasis on optical physics, applied optics, and technology and engineering in optics.