Optical Principles - The Propagation of Light. The Electromagnetic Theory of Interference and Diffraction (Volume 2) (7th Edition)

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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is a classic and renowned work in the field of optics. Based on Maxwell's macroscopic electromagnetic theory, it systematically elaborates on the propagation of light in various media, including reflection, refraction, polarization, dispersion, interference, diffraction, scattering, as well as optical properties of metals (absorbing media) and crystals (anisotropic media). Geometrical optics is also incorporated as an extreme case (wavelength λ → 0) into the Maxwell equations system, and the aberration problems in optical imaging are discussed from the perspective of diffraction. The new edition adds content on computerized tomography, broadband optical interference, and light scattering in non-uniform media. The book is rich in citations and covers a wide range of topics, tracing history from ancient times to modern developments and touching on related disciplines and applications. Thus, it provides readers with a broad perspective and ample space for exploration within a single volume. The book consists of fifteen chapters and is published in two volumes in Chinese. The first volume includes the "Historical Introduction" and the first eight chapters, with most of the content being foundational. The second volume includes the last seven chapters and the appendix, with more advanced material. This book is well-balanced in its foundational, systematic, and academic nature, making it suitable for students and researchers in optics, including advanced undergraduates and graduate students, for reading and reference.