Principles of optics : electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference, and diffraction of light / Max Born, & Emil Wolf

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Born, Max

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Material type: Text

TextEdition: Seventh (expanded) anniversary edition, 60th anniversary editionDescription: 952pagesISBN:

9781108477437

Other title:

Electromagnetic theory of propagation, interference, and diffraction of light

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Additional physical formats: Online version:: Principles of opticsDDC classification:

535 BOR 23

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 -- Appendices.

Summary: "Principles of Optics is one of the classic science books of the 20th century, and probably the most influential book in optics published in the past 40 years. The new edition is the first ever thoroughly revised and expanded edition of this standard text"--

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"Principles of Optics is one of the classic science books of the 20th century, and probably the most influential book in optics published in the past 40 years. The new edition is the first ever thoroughly revised and expanded edition of this standard text"--

Purchased from Unique Books, Procured from library budget Bill No : UB/BL/2025-2026/699
Bill Date: 28.02.2026 26.3.26 26430-A21450 Nu.7088.64

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