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Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation, Interference and Diffraction of Light Book

Principles of Optics is one of the classic science books of the twentieth century. This standard reference continues to be invaluable to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and researchers working in any area of optics. The book presents optics deductively as a system based on Maxwell's equations and provides a complete picture of our knowledge of optics as a wholeRead More

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  • Product Description

    The latest edition of the author's classic work in the field of Physical Optics incorporating revisions to the text and illustrations as well as references to recent contributions to the literature.


    The historical introduction is followed by detailed information clearly presented on all aspects of the subject including Basic Properties of the Electromagnetic Field, Geometrical Theory of Optical Imaging, Elements of the Theory of Aberrations and the
    Optics of Crystals. Reviews of previous editions: `Principles of Optics still stands out as the central source of information for any serious student or research worker of optical science.' Applied Optics `It can be recommended without reserve as the
    one that every serious worker in optics should have on his bookshelf.' Optics and Laser `As a result of the rigor, completeness, and elegance in the presentation of classical optics by Born and Wolf, the Principles of Optics will very likely remain for
    many more years the unsurpassed reference book for the mature, experienced, and serious optical scientist and engineer.' Circuits and Systems

  • 0080264816
  • 9780080264813
  • Max Born, Emil Wolf
  • 1 November 1980
  • Pergamon
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 808
  • 6th Revised edition
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