Fundamentals of Optics

Devraj Singh

ISBN 10: 8120351460 / ISBN 13: 9788120351462

Verlag: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd, 2015

Beschreibung

pp. 608.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26372800210

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Fundamentals of Optics
• Verlag: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 8120351460
• ISBN-13: 9788120351462
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

Now in its second edition, this thoroughly revised and updated text is primarily intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of physics. The book provides a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts of optics. The book includes a wide range of topics, including Fermat’s principle, geometrical optics, dispersion, interference, diffraction and polarization of light waves, optical instruments and lens aberrations. It also discusses electromagnetic waves, the fundamentals of vibrations and wave motion. The text explains the concepts through extensive use of line drawings. The topics covered include proper explanations and simple mathematical formulations. New to the second edition: Incorporates two new chapters – “Fundamentals of Vibrations” and “Wave Motion”. Includes worked-out examples. Provides “Formulae at a Glance” and conceptual questions with answers for quick revision. Key features: Provides solved numerical problems to help with understanding. Includes multiple choice questions and theoretical questions. Contains unsolved numerical problems with answers to build problem-solving skills.