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Recommendations... Optics and Optical Instruments: An Introduction
by B. K. Johnson
Practical guide shows how to set up working models of telescopes, microscopes, photographic lenses and projecting systems; how to conduct experiments for determining accuracy, resolving power, more. 234 diagrams.
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by Sir Isaac Newton
Readable classic offers a comprehensive survey of 18th-century knowledge of light, in which Newton describes his experiments with spectroscopy, colors, lenses, reflection, refraction, more. Based upon the 1730 fourth edition.
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 Introduction to Matrix Methods in Optics
by A. Gerrard, J. M. Burch
Accessible guide to paraxial imaging and polarization: rectangular matrix arrays, paraxial imaging properties of a centered optical system, much more. 60 illustrations. 6 appendixes. Bibliography.
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| |  Light Scattering by Small Particles
by H. C. van de Hulst
Comprehensive treatment of light-scattering properties of small, independent particles, including a full range of useful approximation methods for researchers in chemistry, meteorology, and astronomy. 46 tables. 59 graphs. 44 illustrations.
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 Optical Resonance and Two-Level Atoms
by L. Allen, J. H. Eberly
Clear, comprehensive graduate-level account of basic principles involved in all quantum optical resonance phenomena, hailed in Contemporary Physics as "a valuable contribution to the literature of non-linear optics." 53 illustrations.
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| |  Fourier Optics: An Introduction (Second Edition)
by E. G. Steward
Appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this text covers Fraunhofer diffraction, Fourier series and periodic structures, Fourier transforms, optical imaging and processing, image reconstruction, and more. Solutions. 1989 edition.
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Products in Optics | | |  | Applied Nonlinear Optics
by Frits Zernike, John E. Midwinter
This text is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Its content is presented entirely on a classical basis and requires only an elementary knowledge of quantum mechanics. 1973 edition.
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|  | Applied Optics and Optical Design, Part One
by A. E. Conrady
Classic detailed treatment for practical designer. Fundamental concepts, systematic study and design of all types of optical systems. Reader can then design simpler optical systems without aid. Part One of Two.
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|  | Applied Optics and Optical Design, Part Two
by A. E. Conrady
Classic detailed treatment for practical designer. Fundamental concepts, systematic study and design of all types of optical systems. Reader can then design simpler optical systems without aid. Part Two of Two.
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|  | Basic Optics and Optical Instruments: Revised Edition
by Naval Education
Thorough coverage of theory and applications of optics examines optical glass, light, elements of mirrors, prisms and lenses, construction of instruments, maintenance and more. Extensive appendixes include glossary, symbols, formulas.
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| |  | Concepts of Classical Optics
by John Strong
An intermediate course in optics, this volume explores both experimental and theoretical concepts, offering a practical knowledge of geometrical optics with a minimum of mathematical detail. 1958 edition.
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|  | Diffuse X-Ray Reflections from Crystals
by W. A. Wooster
Emphasizing simple expression and minimum of mathematical analysis, this book covers elastic properties of crystals, elastic spectra, static distortions of lattices, more. Problems encourage analysis of experimental data. 1962 edition.
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| |  | Elementary Wave Optics
by Robert H. Webb
This undergraduate textbook presents thorough coverage of the standard topics of classical optics and optical instrument design; it also offers significant details regarding the concepts of modern optics. 1969 edition.
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|  | Foundations of Laser Spectroscopy
by Stig Stenholm
A simple presentation of the theoretical foundations of steady-state laser spectroscopy, this text helps students to apply theory to calculations with a systematic series of examples and exercises. 1984 edition.
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| | Fourier Optics: An Introduction (Second Edition)
by E. G. Steward
Appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this text covers Fraunhofer diffraction, Fourier series and periodic structures, Fourier transforms, optical imaging and processing, image reconstruction, and more. Solutions. 1989 edition.
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|  | Fundamentals of Quantum Optics
by John R. Klauder, E. C. G. Sudarshan
This graduate-level text surveys the fundamentals of quantum optics, including the quantum theory of partial coherence and the nature of the relations between classical and quantum theories of coherence.1968 edition.
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| | | Introduction to Matrix Methods in Optics
by A. Gerrard, J. M. Burch
Accessible guide to paraxial imaging and polarization: rectangular matrix arrays, paraxial imaging properties of a centered optical system, much more. 60 illustrations. 6 appendixes. Bibliography.
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|  | 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.
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|  | Introduction to Statistical Optics
by Edward L. O’Neill
Authoritative introduction covers Green's function in mathematical physics, essential differences between spatial and time filters, fundamental relations of paraxial optics, and effects of aberration terms on image formation. 1963 edition.
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|  | Laser Light Scattering
by Charles S. Johnson, Jr., Don A. Gabriel
Concise, accessible treatment focuses on two main topics: classical light scattering and dynamic light scattering. Indispensable for physicists, chemists, other workers in the field. 1981 edition.
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| |  | Lasers and Holography
by Winston E. Kock
Accessible, illustrated introduction covers wave patterns and coherence, summarizes the development of lasers and the phenomenon of wave diffraction, and describes zone plates and properties of holograms. 1981 edition.
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|  | Light
by R. W. Ditchburn
Classic study presents a single theory of light, integrating two theories previously thought to be irreconcilable: the wave and quantum theories. Aimed at students with an intermediate-level knowledge of physics.
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