Pedrottis' Introduction to Optics
Pedrottis' Introduction to Optics
Iain McNab, McNab Group, Ontario, Canada
Matthew Romerein
£54.99
GBPThe fourth edition of Pedrottis' Introduction to Optics is a comprehensive revision of a classic guide to the fascinating properties of light, now with new authors. Ideally suited for undergraduate optics courses in physics and electrical/electronic engineering departments, this edition adopts a distinctive phenomenological approach, bringing the underlying science to life through interactive simulations and beautifully revised figures. The modular structure and succinct style of previous editions has been maintained, while the content has been modernized, new topics have been added, and a greater consistency of terminology attained. For even more effective learning, a recurring theme of student engagement runs throughout the text, supported by a multifaceted pedagogical package that reinforces key concepts, develops a clear understanding of optical technologies and applications, and connects to students' experiences and observations from everyday life.
- Phenomena-first approach invites students directly into the field of optics, and emphasizes observations and concepts over historical profiles
- Language, terms, and mathematical symbols are used consistently, and are appropriate for a modern audience
- Substantially updated figures, rendered by a subject expert, with captions that convey both the big picture and fine details
Reviews & endorsements
'I expect this edition to be as much a success as its predecessors. The book is a hallmark of clarity and especially accessible to students who may be encountering topics in optics and photonics for the first time. The inclusion of advanced topics highlights how the authors want the book to be a stepping stone into more specialised research topics, and the extensive problem sets - often with quantitative exercises based on real-world numbers - will make this very popular with instructors.' John M. Dudley, University Bourgogne Franche-Comté
'Exceptionally clear and readable! The diagrams are equally clear and well annotated, which contributes to pedagogical effectiveness. What I most appreciate is the breadth of coverage far greater than in any introductory optics textbook I have used.' Andrew Rex, University of Puget Sound
Product details
October 2024Hardback
9781316518625
977 pages
261 × 211 × 60 mm
2.25kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Theme I. Introducing Light
- 1. The Optical Landscape
- 2. Ray Optics
- 3. Understanding Optical Instruments
- 4. Waves
- 5. Light Sources, Displays, and Detectors
- Theme II. A Scalar Field Approach to Light
- 6. Superposition of Waves
- 7. Interference of Light
- 8. Interferometry and Multilayer Films
- 9. Coherence
- 10. Fraunhofer Diffraction
- 11. Prisms, Diffraction Gratings, and Spectrometers
- Theme III. A Vector Field Approach to Light
- 12. Reflection and Transmission at Surfaces
- 13. Optical Fibers and Communications Technology
- 14. Mathematical Treatment of Polarization
- 15. Polarization in Practice
- Theme IV. Lasers and Laser Beams
- 16. Light-Matter Interactions
- 17. Lasers and Laser Operation
- 18. Laser Beams and Laser Cavities
- Theme V. Advanced Topics
- 19. Aberrations
- 20. Fourier Optics: Imaging and Spectroscopy
- 21. Fresnel Diffraction
- 22. Holography
- 23. Optical Properties of Materials
- 24. Nonlinear Optics and the Modulation of Light
- 25. Laser Technology and Applications
- 26. Optics of The Eye
- Appendices
- A. Physical constants
- B. Mathematical formulas
- C. Bibliography
- D. Answers to selected questions
- E. Integrated testlet lookup table.
