Electromagnetic Theory of Light: Propagation and Control of Light Waves

Author: Shi Shunxiang, Liu Jifang, Sun Yanling (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Based on Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, this book systematically explains the electromagnetic theory of light, which describes the propagation and control of light waves. It primarily employs the mode theory and coupled mode theory of electromagnetic fields in optical wave fields to discuss the propagation laws of light waves in various media. Chapter discusses the propagation of light in isotropic media, providing the electromagnetic theoretical foundation of light; Chapter 2 discusses the propagation of light in anisotropic media; Chapter 3 mainly discusses the propagation of light in layered distributed and other non-uniform media; Chapter 4 discusses the propagation of light in finite space media such as planar optical waveguides and optical fibers; Building on linear optics, Chapter 5 discusses the fundamental theories of nonlinear optics, which are frequently applied; Based on the electromagnetic theory of optical wave propagation, Chapter 6 further discusses the electromagnetic theories of several physical effects that control the propagation characteristics of light waves. This book can serve as a textbook for graduate students in optical engineering, physical electronics, optics, and physics majors taking the course "Electromagnetic Theory of Light." It can also be used as a reference book for faculty and technical personnel in related fields.