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Introduction to Modern Optics
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A complete basic undergraduate-level course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, the quantum nature of light. Many applications of the laser to optics are integrated throughout the text. Problems and ans...  read more
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Product Description:

A complete basic undergraduate-level course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, the quantum nature of light. Many applications of the laser to optics are integrated throughout the text. Problems and answers. 170 illustrations.
Reprint of the Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York, 1975 edition.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486659577
ISBN 13: 9780486659572
Author/Editor: Grant R. Fowles
Format: Book
Page Count: 336
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: June 1989
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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