Clear, accessible guide requires little prior knowledge and considers just two topics: paraxial imaging and polarization. Lucid discussions of paraxial imaging properties of a centered optical system, optical resonators and laser beam propagation, matrices in polarization optics and propagation of light through crystals, much more. 60 illustrations. Appendixes. Bibliography.
Introduction to Modern Optics by Grant R. Fowles A complete basic undergraduate course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, quantum nature of light. Solutions.
Optics: The Science of Vision by Vasco Ronchi Unorthodox view of optics by world-renowned scientist covers 17th-century optics, optical systems, acuity of vision, optical image, elements of wave motion, much more. Translated by Edward Rosen. 106 black-and-white illustrations.
