Principles of Physical Optics

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By Charles A. Bennett

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Principles of Physical Optics by Charles A. Bennett offers an in-depth examination of the phenomena of light and optics, blending theory with practical application. It covers crucial topics in physical optics, such as wave propagation, interference, diffraction, and polarization, while providing insight into both classical and modern optical technologies. Comprehensive in scope, the book serves as a rich resource for understanding the fundamental principles governing light behaviour.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in understanding the fundamental concepts and practical applications of physical optics. It offers detailed explanations of principles, along with mathematical insights, making it appealing to those who appreciate a blend of science and nature with a strong analytical approach.

Breathing a breath of fresh air into the field of optics, this book is the first new entry in the field in the last 20 years. It provides readers with a completely modern approach to the subject, covering a wide range of topics. This includes detailed discussions on geometric optics, superposition and interference, and diffraction.

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Principles of Physical Optics by Charles A. Bennett offers modern topic coverage, emphasis, and pedagogy. Bennett's clear writing style and vast knowledge of the subject matter bring a fresh voice to Optics courses.

This text will prove to be attractive to physics majors and provide students with expertise valued in industry.

Professor Charles Bennett has been teaching undergraduate optics courses at the University of North Carolina at Asheville for over twenty years. He is also an Adjunct Research and Development Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he is a member of the Advanced Lasers, Optics, and Diagnostics Technology Group.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470122129

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 February 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 907g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Charles A. Bennett received his Doctorate at North Carolina State University, and is Professor of Physics at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. His research interests include quantum and physical optics, and laser applications in environmental and fusion energy research. He has collaborated with Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 1983, where he is currently an adjunct research and development associate of the Advanced Laser and Optical Technology and Development group. In addition to his work in optics, Dr. Bennett has a long record of innovation in educational technology, particularly in the integration of active media into on-line homework. He is a past director of the UNCA Center for Teaching and Learning, and has received UNCA's most prestigious recognition for scholarship: the Ruth and Leon Feldman Professorship for 1996-1997.