Problems of Wave Optics

S.E. Frish | Category: Physics

Binding Type: Hard Binding

Book DetailsISBN: 9789386677075
YOP: 2018
Pages: 76Order also on

The book starts with history of wave theory and contributions of various people like Huygens, Young, Fresnel, Newton and takes on the theoretical framework which explains the observed phenomena. This booklet acquaints the reader in a popular form with the basic features of modern wave theory of light. New advances in optics, in particular sources of coherent radiation, lasers, are discussed, and prospects outlined for their application in photography and microscopy. The booklet is intended for specialists, students school teachers and a wide range of readers interested in problems of theoretical and experimental physics.

1- Introduction
2- Basic Features of the Wave Theory of Light
3- Classical Experiments on Interference of Light
4- Optical Image
5- Image and Its Processing from the Standpoint of the Theory Of in formation
6- The Use of Phase Relations
7- Lasers as Sources of Coherent Radiation
8- Holography

The book starts with history of wave theory and contributions of various people like Huygens, Young, Fresnel, Newton and takes on the theoretical framework which explains the observed phenomena. This booklet acquaints the reader in a popular form with the basic features of modern wave theory of light. New advances in optics, in particular sources of coherent radiation, lasers, are discussed, and prospects outlined for their application in photography and microscopy. The booklet is intended for specialists, students school teachers and a wide range of readers interested in problems of theoretical and experimental physics.

1- Introduction
2- Basic Features of the Wave Theory of Light
3- Classical Experiments on Interference of Light
4- Optical Image
5- Image and Its Processing from the Standpoint of the Theory Of in formation
6- The Use of Phase Relations
7- Lasers as Sources of Coherent Radiation
8- Holography