Introduction to Optics

by Frank L. Pedrotti

Comprehensive and fully updated, this reader-friendly introduction to optics provides clear, concise derivations and explanations of optical phenomena, avoiding extraneous material. Updates material related to laser systems. Updated chapters on Optical Interferometery, Fiber Optics, and Holography. Introduces a broad range of new applications throughout, including liquid crystal displays, CCD's, CD and DVD Technology. Features a more intensive exploration of communication systems than in previous editions. Provides approximately 50 new problems and 50 new or revised figures. A general reference for optical industry practitioners.

Genres: Science, Physics, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Engineering

622 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1987

Reviews

[Canberk Celik · Rating 2 out of 5]

Has extremely long paragraphs with little information.

[EeeJay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicely explained book

[Bassel Eldeeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always revisited!

[Fred · Rating 2 out of 5]

An acceptable introduction to optics heavily focused toward Ray Optics. I don't like it's style but its' the standard textbook on the subject and is good enough to start with.

[Tim Verstraete · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book!!!!