| Description |
1 online resource (x, 110 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
The field guide series ; FG17 |
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SPIE field guides ; FG17
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| Contents |
Glossary of terms and acronyms -- Electromagnetic waves -- Polarization -- Interference -- Scalar theory of diffraction -- Imaging -- Gaussian beams -- Coherence theory -- Appendix: Special functions and Fourier transforms -- Equation summary -- Bibliography |
| Summary |
This Field Guide provides a concise overview of physical optics for easy reference, with a focus on information applicable to the field of optical engineering. Within this Field Guide, you will find formulae and descriptions of electromagnetic wave phenomena that are fundamental to the wave theory of light. Author Dan Smith has included tools central to describing polarization, interference, and diffraction. Emphasis is placed on scalar diffraction and imaging theory, which are essential in solving most practical optical engineering problems |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Physical optics.
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SCIENCE -- Physics -- Optics & Light.
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Physical optics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.
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| ISBN |
9780819485496 |
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0819485497 |
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