Optics: An Introduction

by Sarhan M. Musa

Overview

This book deals with the basic concepts of geometrical and physical optics, including lasers and fiber optics. It contains numerous diagrams, worked-out examples, and related questions-answers to help readers in the comprehension and appreciation of the concepts.

Features:

- Covers basic concepts of geometrical and physical optics, including lasers, fiber optics, and sensors

- Balances theoretical concepts with numerous diagrams, examples, and applications

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683921479
Publisher:	Mercury Learning & Information
Publication date:	04/22/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	516
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

Sarhan M. Musa holds a PhD in electrical engineering and is currently a professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at Prairie View A&M
University, Texas.

Table of Contents

1: Theory of Light

2: Reflection and Refraction

3: Refraction at a Spherical Surface

4: Aberrations of Optical Images

5: Optical Instruments

6: Nature of Light and Simple Harmonic Motion

7: Wave Motion and Light Waves

8: Huygens's Principle

9: Interference of Light

10: Diffraction of Light

11: Polarization of Light

12: Lasers

13: Fiber Optics and Sensors

Appendices

Index

Editorial Reviews

Optics: An Introduction covers the basics of geometrical and physical optics and serves as an excellent course textbook or self-study accompaniment for college-level students of science and optical technology. Its question-and-answer format, exercises, practical, real-world applications and examples, and supporting mathematical examples and diagrams accompany discussions of different lens systems, pros and cons of their applications, common problems and solutions, and experiments relating to studying these systems. The comprehensive, in-depth approach to topics leaves no gaps in knowledge, including newer technologies such as fiber optics alongside discussions of the latest best practices and applications in the optics industry as a whole."

From the Publisher

Optics: An Introduction covers the basics of geometrical and physical optics and serves as an excellent course textbook or self-study accompaniment for college-level students of science and optical technology. Its question-and-answer format, exercises, practical, real-world applications and examples, and supporting mathematical examples and diagrams accompany discussions of different lens systems, pros and cons of their applications, common problems and solutions, and experiments relating to studying these systems. The comprehensive, in-depth approach to topics leaves no gaps in knowledge, including newer technologies such as fiber optics alongside discussions of the latest best practices and applications in the optics industry as a whole."

Midwest Book Review