FUNDAMENTALS OF OPTICS, SECOND EDITION

The book includes a wide range of interesting topics such as Fermat’s principle, geometrical optics, dispersion, interference, diffraction and polarization of light waves, optical instruments and lens aberrations. It also discusses electromagnetic waves, fundamentals of vibrations and wave motion. The text explains the concepts through extensive use of line drawings and gives full derivations of essential relations. The topics are dealt with in a well-organized sequence with proper explanations along with simple mathematical formulations.

New to the SECOND Edition

• Incorporates two new chapters, i.e., ‘Fundamentals of Vibrations’, and ‘Wave Motion’

• Includes several worked-out examples to help students reinforce their comprehension of theory

• Provides Formulae at a Glance and Conceptual Questions with their answers for quick revision

KEY FEATURES

• Provides several Solved Numerical Problems to help students comprehend the concepts with ease

• Includes Multiple Choice Questions and Theoretical Questions to help students check their understanding of the subject matter

• Contains unsolved Numerical Problems with answers to build problem-solving skills