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Optical Physics

Authors

Ariel Lipson, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, Stephen G. Lipson, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Henry Lipson, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Published 2010

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This fourth edition of a well-established textbook takes students from fundamental ideas to the most modern developments in optics. Illustrated with 400 figures, it contains numerous practical examples, many from student laboratory experiments and lecture demonstrations. Aimed at undergraduate and advanced courses on modern optics, it is ideal for scientists and engineers. The book covers the principles of geometrical and physical optics, leading into quantum optics, using mainly Fourier transforms and linear algebra. Chapters are supplemented with advanced topics and…

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  • Features numerous practical examples, many of which can be easily repeated in a laboratory, and illustrated with 400 figures
  • Exposes readers to key research themes through advanced topics and up-to-date applications
  • Additional resources online include solutions to the problems, simulation programs, key figures, experimental demonstrations and further discussions of several topics

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