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The Resource Principles of optics : electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light, Max Born and Emil Wolf ; with contributions by A.B. Bhatia [and others]

Principles of optics : electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light, Max Born and Emil Wolf ; with contributions by A.B. Bhatia [and others]

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This classic text presents optics deductively as a system based on Maxwell's equations. It deals with those optical phenomena that can be described with the help of a continuous distribution of matter, and provides an overview of optics as a whole
Language
eng
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Edition
7th expanded ed.
Extent
xxxiii, 952 pages
Contents
  • Basic properties of the electromagnetic field
  • Electromagnetic potentials and polarization
  • Foundations of geometrical optics
  • Geometrical theory of optical imaging
  • Geometrical theory of aberrations
  • Image-forming instruments
  • Elements of the theory of interference and interferometers
  • Elements of the theory of diffraction
  • The diffraction theory of aberrations
  • Interference and diffraction with partially coherent light
  • Rigorous diffraction theory
  • Diffraction of light by ultrasonic waves
  • Scattering from inhomogeneous media
  • Optics of metals
  • Optics of crystals
  • Appendix 1: The calculus of variations
  • Appendix 2: Light optics, electron optics and wave mechanics
  • Appendix 3: Asymptotic approximation to integrals
  • Appendix 4: The Dirac delta function
  • Appendix 5: A mathematical lemma used in rigorous derivation of the Lorentz-Lorentz formula
  • Appendix 6: Propagation of discontinuities in an electromagnetic field
  • Appendix 7: The circle polynomials of Zernike
  • Appendix 8: Proof of an inequality for the spectral degree of coherence
  • Appendix 9: Proof of a reciprocity inequality
  • Appendix 10: Evaluation of two integrals
  • Appendix 11: Energy conservation in scalar wavefields
  • Appendix 12: Proof of Jones' lemma
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9780521642224
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Principles of optics : electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light
Title
Principles of optics
Title remainder
electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light
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Max Born and Emil Wolf ; with contributions by A.B. Bhatia [and others]
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
This classic text presents optics deductively as a system based on Maxwell's equations. It deals with those optical phenomena that can be described with the help of a continuous distribution of matter, and provides an overview of optics as a whole
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1882-1970
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Born, Max
Index
no index present
LC call number
QC355.2
LC item number
.B67 1999
Literary form
non fiction
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Wolf, Emil
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  • Optics
  • équation Maxwell
  • lumière
  • interférence
  • radiosité
  • champ électromagnétique
  • diffraction
  • tomographie
  • onde électromagnétique
  • théorie dispersion
  • non homogénéité
  • interférométrie
  • polarisation
  • optique géométrique
  • électromagnétisme
  • optique
  • Optique
  • Théorie électromagnétique
  • Optics
  • Lichttheorie
  • Optica
  • Elektromagnetisme
  • Óptica
  • Lumière
  • Diffraction
  • Théorie électromagnétique
  • Interférence (optique)
  • Optique
  • Ondes électromagnétiques
  • Ondes électromagnétiques
  • Ondes
  • Optique
  • Optik
  • Wellenoptik
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Principles of optics : electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light, Max Born and Emil Wolf ; with contributions by A.B. Bhatia [and others]
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Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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  • txt
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Contents
Basic properties of the electromagnetic field -- Electromagnetic potentials and polarization -- Foundations of geometrical optics -- Geometrical theory of optical imaging -- Geometrical theory of aberrations -- Image-forming instruments -- Elements of the theory of interference and interferometers -- Elements of the theory of diffraction -- The diffraction theory of aberrations -- Interference and diffraction with partially coherent light -- Rigorous diffraction theory -- Diffraction of light by ultrasonic waves -- Scattering from inhomogeneous media -- Optics of metals -- Optics of crystals -- Appendix 1: The calculus of variations -- Appendix 2: Light optics, electron optics and wave mechanics -- Appendix 3: Asymptotic approximation to integrals -- Appendix 4: The Dirac delta function -- Appendix 5: A mathematical lemma used in rigorous derivation of the Lorentz-Lorentz formula -- Appendix 6: Propagation of discontinuities in an electromagnetic field -- Appendix 7: The circle polynomials of Zernike -- Appendix 8: Proof of an inequality for the spectral degree of coherence -- Appendix 9: Proof of a reciprocity inequality -- Appendix 10: Evaluation of two integrals -- Appendix 11: Energy conservation in scalar wavefields -- Appendix 12: Proof of Jones' lemma
Dimensions
26 cm
Edition
7th expanded ed.
Extent
xxxiii, 952 pages
Isbn
9780521642224
Lccn
98049429
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unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
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  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
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  • (OCoLC)40200160
  • (OCoLC)ocm40200160
Label
Principles of optics : electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference and diffraction of light, Max Born and Emil Wolf ; with contributions by A.B. Bhatia [and others]
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Basic properties of the electromagnetic field -- Electromagnetic potentials and polarization -- Foundations of geometrical optics -- Geometrical theory of optical imaging -- Geometrical theory of aberrations -- Image-forming instruments -- Elements of the theory of interference and interferometers -- Elements of the theory of diffraction -- The diffraction theory of aberrations -- Interference and diffraction with partially coherent light -- Rigorous diffraction theory -- Diffraction of light by ultrasonic waves -- Scattering from inhomogeneous media -- Optics of metals -- Optics of crystals -- Appendix 1: The calculus of variations -- Appendix 2: Light optics, electron optics and wave mechanics -- Appendix 3: Asymptotic approximation to integrals -- Appendix 4: The Dirac delta function -- Appendix 5: A mathematical lemma used in rigorous derivation of the Lorentz-Lorentz formula -- Appendix 6: Propagation of discontinuities in an electromagnetic field -- Appendix 7: The circle polynomials of Zernike -- Appendix 8: Proof of an inequality for the spectral degree of coherence -- Appendix 9: Proof of a reciprocity inequality -- Appendix 10: Evaluation of two integrals -- Appendix 11: Energy conservation in scalar wavefields -- Appendix 12: Proof of Jones' lemma
Dimensions
26 cm
Edition
7th expanded ed.
Extent
xxxiii, 952 pages
Isbn
9780521642224
Lccn
98049429
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)40200160
  • (OCoLC)ocm40200160

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