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This book presents current theories of diffraction, imaging, and related topics based on Fourier analysis and synthesis techniques, which are essential for understanding, analyzing, and synthesizing modern imaging, optical communications and networking, as well as micro/nano systems. Applications covered include tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and interferometric SAR; optical communications and networking devices; computer-generated holograms and analog holograms; and wireless systems using EM waves. ... Read more

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The International Conference on Laser Physics and Quantum Optics was held in Shanghai from August 25 to August 28, 1999, to discuss many exciting new developments in laser physics and quantum optics. The international character of the conference was manifested by the fact that scientists from over 13 countries participated and lectured at the conference. There were four keynote lectures delivered by Nobel laureate Willis Lamb, Jr., Profs. H. Walther, A.E. Siegman and M.O. Scully. In addition, there were 34 invited lectures, 27 contributed oral presentations, and 59 poster papers. This volume contains many of the papers presented at the conference. ... Read more

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This text/reference provides students, practicing engineers, and scientists with the fundamental physical laws and modern applications used in industry. Unlike many of its competitors, modern physics theory (e.g., quantum physics) and its applications are discussed in detail, including laser techniques and fiber optics, nuclear fusion, digital electronics, wave optics, and more. An extensive review of Boolean algebra and logic gates is also included. Because of its in-text examples with solutions and self-study exercise sets, the book can be used as a refresher for engineering licensing exams or as a full year course. It emphasizes only the level of mathematics needed to master concepts used in industry. FEATURES *Designed as a text/reference to provide students and practicing engineers with information on modern theory and industry applications *Modern applications are discussed in detail, including laser techniques, holograms, fiber optics, nuclear fusion, digital electronics, wave optics, and more *Includes material on Boolean algebra and logic gates *CD-ROM includes simulations, a video tutorial, figures, and other resources BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Quantum Physics. 2. Electron Optics. 3. Geometrical Objects. 4. Wave Theory of Light. 5. Diffraction of Light. 6. Polarization of Light. 7. Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Forces. 8. Number Systems Used in Digital Electronics. 9. Logic Gates and Boolean algebra. 10. Dielectrics. 11. Lasers. 12. Fiber Optics. Appendix. About the CD-ROM. Index. ... Read more

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Perfect for either a survey or a refresher course.
A cd-rom of demos accompanies Engineering Physics Fundamentals & Modern Applications, a pick recommended for college-level collections and packed with a blend of physical law reviews and updated industry applications examples. Perfect for classrooms as well as college physics collections, it's designed to be used as either a text or a working engineer's reference, and includes detailed descriptions of everything from fiber optics to holograms and logic gates. Perfect for either a survey or a refresher course. ... Read more

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This book treats the interaction of radiation with matter, particular attention being paid to the laser. Knowledge is assumed of the usual half-year introduction of quantum mechanics found in undergraduate physics curricula. The material can be covered in two semesters, or, alternatively, the first part (Chaps 1-13) can be used as a one-semester course in which quantum mechanical aspects of the electromagnetic field are ignored. Each chapter is accompanied by problems that illustrate the text and give useful (occasionally new) results. ... Read more

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Extremely useful for a laser physicist!
It is a very nice and easy to understand book for me. Of course, you need to have a good knowledge of the basic quantum mechanics and differential equations. But nevertheless, you'll understand the laser phenomenon quite well if you can chalk out the math to fill the gap between the equations. It gives analytical expressions which you can use to plot some graphs and get some feeling about the physics behind that expressions (and not just a mathematical scramble)! I strongly recommend this book for a serious reader and researchers who want to know some good laser physics.

Excellent book
I wouldn't say this book is hard to read, as the other reader claims. On the contrary I found this book to be very readable. It starts from the very basic quantum mechanics of wave function, introduces density matrix, then semi-classical laser theory (EM field interaction), even discusses relaxation phenomenon (see the nice appendix on the quantum langevin equation!), then presents the real quantum theory of light interaction with matter. Without doubt this is a classic work, and should easily be accessible to upper-year undergraduates. There are no major difficulties.

the bowls is not the best newcomer
why write a book that is so hard to read? I think that my cleverness is not enough to subtend the hard math. ... Read more

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This volume describes the theory and practical implementation of three techniques for the generation of blue-green light: nonlinear frequency conversion of infrared lasers, upconversion lasers, and wide bandgap semiconductor diode lasers.In addition, it looks at the various applications that have driven the development of compact sources of blue-green light, and reflects on the recent application of these lasers in high-density data storage, color displays, reprographics, and biomedical technology. ... Read more

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Covering a broad range of fundamental topics in classical optics and electro-magnetism, this updated, second edition contains 13 new chapters, which cover many topics of fundamental significance as well as practical importance. The first half of the book deals primarily with the basic concepts of optics, while the second half describes how these concepts can be used in a variety of technological applications. Each chapter is concerned with a single topic, developing an understanding of the subject through the use of diagrams, examples, numerical simulations, and logical arguments. The mathematical content is kept to a minimum to provide the reader with insightful discussions of optical phenomena. ... Read more

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The Best Book to Learn the Concepts of Optics
This book gathers all the important concepts of optics, and especially the ones which are more difficult to grasp, and describes them fantastically. The author is very original and also very clear in describing the concepts.

The book, with its examples and explanations, is an interesting read. I read it in my weekend leisure time; relaxing on my recliner and contemplating the concepts of Optics; so enjoyable

Great book
I strongly recommend this book to those who already have learned optics in undergraduate level and want to dig more about this area. This book contains a lot of interesting and important optics phenomena, which are written in a very clear way and shown by vivid figures, just as the lessons Prof. Mansuripur is teaching.

Amazigly well written
I bought this book after looking a few articles by Masud in Optics and Photonics News. Very well written, and low on mathematics, masud succeeds in telling his story with the aid of examples and pictures. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in optics and wants to get a broad overview of many concepts which are relevant to this field. You won't find a better introduction than this book. ... Read more

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Designed as a stand-alone text, An Introduction to Quantum Optics presents the theoretical concepts and experimental techniques involved in modern quantum optics. This book reviews basic theory and experimental evidence for the quantization of light, addressing such advanced concepts as entanglement and two-photon phenomena. It examines the devices and experimental procedures used to test theories and considers higher-level ideas including coherent and squeezed states, atom-field interaction, electromagnetically induced transparency, and lasing without inversion. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students, the author assumes knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity. ... Read more

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For students in engineering and physics.Comprehensiveproblems are provided in waves, refraction, interference, diffraction,scattering, polarization, mirrors, and lenses.Among other topicstreated in detail are prisms, dispersion, aberration, photometry, color,and holography. ... Read more

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This book is a delight
That's an odd thing to say about a Problem Solver book, but it is true -it's a delight considering the standard I'm accustomed to in optics textbooks. They're all like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Get enough of them and read them all and there's a chance you can see the big picture. This study guide has virtually every kind of optics problem you could imagine, especially in a classroom setting, with detailed solutions better than any textbook. The following is the table of contents.

1. Waves
2. Velocity of Light
3. Physical Properties of Light
4. Rectilinear Propagation of Light
5. Refraction
6. Refraction at Curved Surfaces
7. Dioptrics
8. Opthalmic Optics
9. Interference
10. Applied Interferometry
11. Diffraction
12. Resolution
13. Absorption and Scattering
14. Polarization
15. Ray Tracing
16. Plane Mirrors
17. Curved Mirrors
18. Lenses
19. Optical Instruments
20. Aperture and Field of Optical Instruments
21. Aberration
22. The Prism
23. Dispersion
24. Photometry
25. Color, Illuminance, and Alphanumeric Displays
26. Lasers and Holography
27. Atomic Spectrum and Thermal Radiation

I keep a copy at work in case I forget something - I always do. If you read Hecht's Optics (4th Edition) and in parallel work the problems in Schaum's Outline of Optics, then come to this book. Understanding Schaum's proves you understand how to work along the rules of optics. Understand the problems in this book and you've proved to yourself you can take those rules and think outside of the box. However, this study guideis particularly weak on Fourier optics. For that subject I recommend Linear Systems, Fourier Transforms, and Optics (Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics). It's expensive, but worth it for a good understanding of that particular part of optics.

A solid comprehensive optics assist
I found this book to be an excellent resource for the topic.The author has covered the major subtopics in the field.His examples are varied and well worded.I was impressed with the number of different problem types.His solutions are thorough, and he uses diagrams throughout the book.The math is sufficient and not oversimplified and requires an advanced knowledge of math techniques.This book is written for a serious student of optics, and is an excellent supplement for such students. ... Read more

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The advent of lasers in the 1960s led to the development of many new fields in optical physics. This book is a systematic treatment of one of these fields--the broad area that deals with the coherence and fluctuation of light. The authors begin with a review of probability theory and random processes, and follow this with a thorough discussion of optical coherence theory within the framework of classical optics.They next treat the theory of photoelectric detection of light and photoelectric correlation.They then discuss in some detail quantum systems and effects.The book closes with two chapters devoted to laser theory and one on the quantum theory of nonlinear optics.The sound introduction to coherence theory and the quantum nature of light and the chapter-end exercises will appeal to graduate students and newcomers to the field. Researchers will find much of interest in the new results on coherence-induced spectral line shifts, nonclassical states of light, higher-order squeezing, and quantum effects of down-conversion. Written by two of the world's most highly regarded optical physicists, this book is required reading of all physicists and engineers working in optics. ... Read more

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The Big Book of Quantum Optics
This is the definitive book on Quantum Optics, and contains sections on semi-classical theory, quantum field theory, and lots of other things.Unfortunately, it does not cover research after the mid-1990s.

Bottom Line:This is the best reference book in the field of plain old Quantum Optics.

Very well writen book on Quantum Optics
This book is a self contained one on Quantum Optics. It gives systematic treatment of nearly very aspects of this field, good mathematical description of some methods and idea and even some historical developments of the topics. Though it seems a huge volume, it is really worth reading for EVERY beginner in this field. With this book, one does not need to look for other references to understand the topics.

A good reference for quantum optics research
This book is like an encyclopedia of quantum optics.Its a good book to have on your shelf as a reference but to learn the subject, its a little overwhelming. ... Read more

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This indispensable new resource from AIP Press is the first single volume to bridge the many interrelated disciplines of atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. Along with a summary of key ideas, techniques, and results, many chapters offer you diagrams of apparatus, graphs, and table of data. From atomic spectroscopy to applications in comets, you'll find contributions from over 100 authors, all leaders in their respective disciplines. Available on CDROM ... Read more

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a great help in preparing the coursework of atomic and molecular dynamics
The topics covered by this handbook is extensive and well chosen. I have got a great help in preparing a coursework, in particular in choosing the topics and in finding the appropriate references.

The biggest book I ever bought!
This book should come with warnings of possible back injury due to improper lifting :)It's a physics library you can carry on your back.A must have for all physics majors!

Drake has done a great job!
The AMOP Handbook has been a treasured tool back at the lab.This text is invaluable whether your need results from course work or understanding research.Buy it now! ... Read more

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Quantum optics has witnessed significant theoretical and experimental developments in recent years. This book provides an in-depth and wide-ranging introduction to the subject, emphasizing throughout the basic principles and their applications. The book begins by developing the basic tools of quantum optics, and goes on to show the application of these tools in a variety of quantum optical systems, including lasing without inversion, squeezed states, and atom optics. The final four chapters discuss quantum optical tests of the foundations of quantum mechanics, and particular aspects of measurement theory. Assuming only a background of standard quantum mechanics and electromagnetic theory, and containing many problems and references, this book will be invaluable to graduate students of quantum optics, as well as to researchers in this field. ... Read more

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In a word, excellent!
This book is, in a word, excellent!! It places the reader on the cutting edge of science and technology, explains many of the more complicated topics in an easily understood manner, and takes the cookies off the top shelf that all might be able to eat them. Chapters are well thought out, organization of topics is great! A must have for any "serious" student in the field.

A helpful book, but far from easy.
Compared to Wolf and Mandel's tome "Optical Coherence and Quantum Optics", this book gives the reader a lighter job on math without him reading over 100 pages on probability theory and fourier transform. However, this book has two major drawbacks:

1. The author keeps refering to later chapters on some important concept. When I read the first two chapters, I have many undefined concept and unanswered questions, whose answer may be put in chapter 16! For those who are already familiar with this field, it may not be a problem. But a rookie may want a lucid and detailed introduction in the beginning.

2. Some calculation should be elaborated because the result is far from obvious.

Not an easy text for self study

I am a mathematician with extensive experience in electrodynamics and
quantum mechanics.I read this book to teach myself quantum optics.
Since I read it as a self-study text,
I will review it from that perspective.

I didn't find this to be a good pedagogical book.
It is the first quantum optics book that I read,
and I didn't get much out of it.
Thinking that perhaps the problem was inadequate background,
I then read from cover to cover Elementary Quantum Optics by Gerry and Knight.
Although there are some problems with the latter
which are addressed in a separate review,
it did make more sense.

With Gerry/Knight under my belt,
I returned to reread Scully/Zubairy.
It didn't make much more sense the second time than the first.

The presentation of Scully/Zubairy is often sloppy
and too diffuse.Like too many physics texts, it
doesn't always carefully define all its symbols, and
it frequently sneaks in important assumptions
without explicit mention.
It demands a lot of guesswork from the reader.

For example, Chapter 1 tells us that

"as we will discuss in [Chapter 4],
the probability of exciting an atom ...
is governed by [formula (1.5.12)]".

This is a crucial formula, one of the most important in the book.
If the reader turns ahead to Chapter 4,
he does reassuringly find it in equation (4.2.4).
The impression given is that it has somehow been derived
in the intervening 100-odd pages.
But it hasn't,
so far as I have been able to discover.

Is this crucial formula
a new assumption of quantum optics,
or does it somehow follow from
established quantum-mechanical principles?
The reader is left to guess.
Readers who are satisfied
to accept unmotivated statements on authority
may be happier with this book than
readers who seek a fundamental understanding of
the logical structure of the subject.

I was particularly interested in the
Hanbury Brown and Twiss experiment treated in Chapter 4,
so I read that chapter particularly carefully.
Indeed I read it very carefully several times,
but I was forced to consult other sources
to understand this experiment.
I think that the text's treatment omits important,
non-obvious assumptions and contains some errors.
However, study of other sources finally convinced me that
the text's final result, equation (4.1.26),
is probably correct.
(Incidentally, I think that the treatment
of this important experiment in Gerry/Knight is also inadequate.)

Figure (4.6) which purports to be
a diagram of this experiment
contains a component which produces a "delay time",
but the text's analysis
never explains the purpose of this component.
From other sources I've learned that
the delay time is extremely important
for some variants of this experiment.
This is fairly typical of the text's haphazard approach.

Chapter 20 discusses a "quantum eraser" experiment whose
result is so startling that Scully and Zubairy
cite Jaynes as considering it
a paradox, a "violent irrationality"
(as Scully and Zubairy paraphrase Jaynes).
It certainly seems that way to me,
and I would very much like to understand this experiment better.

Scully and Zubairy never make clear
if this is an actual experiment which has been performed,
or a "thought experiment".
Surely the exposition of such remarkable claims should be more explicit.

They present a calculation which is claimed to
"resolve the 'Jaynes paradox'".
I was disappointed that I could not follow this calculation because
its exposition is far too vague.
In particular, they obtain their main result, equation (20.3.5),
under the assumption that "the interaction Hamiltonian... depends
on symmetric combinations of the field variables, so that only the symmetric
state ... will couple to the fields".
This might be convincing if they had ever defined their "interaction Hamiltonian",
but the reader is left to guess at which interaction Hamiltonian they might be using.

I cannot recommend this book for readers
who are not experts in quantum optics.
I cannot judge whether it might be useful to experts.

An excellent introduction!
This is the best introductory text on quantum optics that I've read.Its very clear and up to date.The only book that compares as far as clarity of presentation is Loudon's "Quantum Theory of Light" which is alittle out of date. This book is a must have for any grad. student in AMOphysics ! ... Read more

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A concise and physically-motivated treatment of the major processes which determine the interaction of intense light waves with plasmas. This new book includes discussions of basic plasma concepts, plasma simulation using particle codes, and laser plasma experiments. It is the most elementary book currently available that successfully blends theory, simulation, and experiment, and presents a clear exposition of the major physical processes involved in laser-plasma interactions. ... Read more

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I honestly do wish this book were more helpful
The title pretty much says it all. I feel like this book was originally 2 or 3 times it's current length, i.e. the editors made Kruer cut it down to a lowly ~200 pages. The derivation provided is asymptotic to the Classical Electrodynamics, Jackson, level (i.e. terse, much outside work needed), and additionally suffers from a real lack of useful explanation/physical understanding (the first is ok, considering this is a graduate level subject, the second is most definitely not - read: why am I reading this book then?).

I would guess this book were written by a math major actually, if it weren't for the fact that it uses naught much more than Maxwell's equations (in Gaussian units, fyi) and the 2-fluid model (i.e. relatively simple). Also, the notation in this book is absolutely atrocious, probably one of the worst examples I have ever seen in any physical science document, ever. Seemingly random subscripts and variable letters appear/change on virtually every line. Variables from two chapters ago are randomly thrown in without explanation, it can really get tedious.

All that being said, the book WILL provide some insight, if you naturally have good insight into such topics, and you are willing to spend more time than should be necessary with it.

It sucks, I honestly really wanted this book to be my bible, but sadly I feel it falls far short of even a *decent* reference. ... Read more

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Filling the gap between optics textbooks for students and scientific literature in optics, this revised and enlarged second edition provides a solid yet concise introduction to the topic. Starting from basic electrodynamics, it comprises nonlinear optics and light-matter interaction, as well as modern topics in quantum optics, including entanglement, cryptography, and quantum computation.
With over thirty years of experience in research and teaching theoretical optics, the author goes way beyond the scope of traditional lectures, enabling readers to keep up with the current state of knowledge. Both in terms of content and presentation, this is essential reading for graduate and PhD students and a valuable reference for researchers. ... Read more

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A culmination of twenty-five years of teaching Geometrical Optics. For graduate students, researchers, lecturers and practitioners of optometry and ophthalmology, optomechanical and optoelectronic engineers. Softcover available. ... Read more

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lots of formula derivations
Detailed derivations and diagrams make it a puzzle solver.

A tour de force on optics.
This is a must read for professors of optics, and all students interested in the science of optometry.The diagrams are extremely helpful, as is the comprehensive glossary at the end of the text.It is a valuable book, forbeginners and optics professionals alike. ... Read more

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Although interesting in its own right, due to the ever increasing use of satellites for communication and navigation, weather in the ionosphere is of great concern.Every such system uses trans-ionospheric propagation of radiowaves, waves which must traverse the often turbulent ionosphere.Understanding this turbulence and predicting it are one of the major goals of the National Space Weather program.Acquiring such a prediction capability will rest on understanding the very topics of this book, the plasma physics and electrodynamics of the system.

*Fully updated to reflect advances in the field in the 20 years since the first edition published
*Explores the buffeting of the ionosphere from above by the sun and from below by the lower atmosphere
*Unique text appropriate both as a refence and for coursework. ... Read more

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complex global dynamics
Much remains to be studied about the ionosphere, as made clear by this latest annual report of global research on the subject. The papers describe complex and sometimes turbulent interactions between an intrinsic neutral atmosphere and the effect of the sun's impinging radiation, that creates and maintains the ionosphere.

Some papers look at the equatorial zone, where there is no Coriolis effect, with implications for special localised atmospheric events. Other papers go to the mid to high latitudes and study transition effects.

The book also includes a collection of colour plates that vividly convey many observational results. ... Read more

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Breathing a breath of fresh air into the field of optics, Principles of Physical Optics 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. Readers will also find the latest information on lasers, optical imaging, polarization, and nonlinear optics. ... Read more

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Where does it come from?
The first bit of the book does a good job while the rest of it starts pulling out equations from no where.I suppose if you need a reference book, this is good; but if you're trying to learn the material for a physics course and want to know where equations and explanations for physical phenomenon come from, you don't find it here.

Good explanations but no answers
Great book, has detailed explanations on all the concepts and the information is logically organized to make it easy to follow the steps in each chapter. Covers well all the principles of waves and optics that second year university students need to know. The only complaint that I have is that their are no answers to the given problems at the end of each chapter. A few answers could be helpful to indicate that the student is on the right track.

An outstanding technical instructional packed with charts, formulas and graphs
College-level advanced collections strong in optics physics instruction will find Principles of Physical Optics appropriate for both library reference and classroom text use. It ties into the STEM curriculum with chapters geared to undergrad optics courses covering topics ranging from multiple-beam interfaces and Gaussian beams to scattering properties and rainbows. An outstanding technical instructional packed with charts, formulas and graphs.

Pretty good way of presenting the material but WAY too many errors
I like the way that this book presents material more than in most of the other popular optics books. The problem with this (first) edition is the number of mistakes. You can't go many pages without a typo, which is very annoying when learning the material for the first time. Many of the typos are within the derivations themselves. I feel like this book was pushed out as quickly as possible without being properly editted. I'd wait for the second edition. ... Read more

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Motivates students by challenging them with real-life applications of the somtimes esoteric aspects of quantum mechanics that they are learning.

Offers completely original excerices developed at teh Ecole Polytechnique in France, which is know for its innovative and original teaching methods.

Problems from modern physics to help the student apply just-learnt theory to fields such as molecular physics, condensed matter physics or laser physics.

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Collection of Solved Problems in Quantum Mechanics
This book has quite a comprehensive collection of solved problems in quantum mechanics. It is a suitable supplement to the usual texts on quantum mechanics such as those by Shankar, Griffiths, Sakurai, etc. Another similar useful book on solved problems is: Problems and Solutions on Quantum Mechanics by Yung-Kuo Lim.

Extremely useful
If you are studying quantum mechanics using popular textbooks such as Griffiths', Shankar's, Liboff, Sakurai, Ballentine, ... you must have this problem book on shelf. You can look up ALMOST every typical problem that appeared on qualifying exams--almost any hard problem you don't know how to solve. I personally find this very very helpful. Hihgly recommended! ... Read more

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Designed as a text for a one-semester, nonmathematical optics course at the undergraduate level, this profusely illustrated text was written with art majors in mind, but is also suitable for students of fashion, theater, photography, and the liberal arts. The book is divided into four parts: Part I discusses the nature of light, including early ideas of light (a newly revised chapter for this edition), and classical and modern theories. Part II concerns the manipulation of light, including such topics as geometrical optics, polarization, lasers, and holography; Part 3 treats vision, including the eye and seeing; while Part IV concerns color: light and color in nature and color science. Three appendices deal with lens and mirror equations, Snell's law, and scientific notation. Questions at the end of each chapter help students test their grasp of the material, which is presented in an almost completely nonmathematical manner, a fact sure to give this book wide appeal to students and anyone curious about one of the most ubiquitous, yet mysterious, phenomena of nature. Revised republication of the work published by Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1983. Preface. Appendices. 170 line and halftone illustrations. 4 tables. Index.
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Non-mathematical but rigorous, and with good illustrations
I teach physics to high school and middle school teachers, and came across this book while looking for good discussions and illustrations of the formation of rainbows. The author has taught optics to art majors for many years and the style of the text, rich with clear verbal descriptions, simple diagrams, and occasional asides relating to art, reflects his experience communicating with non-science majors. I recommend the book to any student of physics or optics who wants to gain a more intuitive understanding of basic concepts.

Since the publisher has not enabled the search function, I will list the table of contents:
1. Early ideas of light; 2. The classical theories; 3. Modern theories; 4. Geometrical optics; 5. Polarization; 6. Lasers; 7. Holography; 8. The eye; 9. Seeing; 10. Light and color in nature; 11. Color science; Appendix A: Lens and Mirror equations; Appendix B: Snell's Law; Appendix C: Scientific notation. Index.

A book on physics of color is in black and white
I did not buy this book, I leafed through it at the bookstore. It is in all black and white; no color! A book whose topic is the physics of light and color should contain color illustrations. ... Read more

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Recent advances in the development of low-loss optical fibers have revolutionized the field of telecommunications, and fiber-based networks form a key part of international communications systems. This book introduces the physical principles of optical fibers, and details their use in sensor technology and modern optical communication systems. The authors begin by setting out the basic propagation characteristics of single mode and multimode optical fibers. In later chapters they cover optical sources, optical detectors, and fiber-optic communication system design. They also treat a wide variety of related topics such as doped fiber amplifiers, dispersion compensation, fiber sensors, and measurement techniques for the characterization of optical fibers. The book emphasizes physical and engineering aspects of the subject. It will be an ideal textbook for undergraduate or graduate students taking courses in optical fiber communications, photonics, or optoelectronics. ... Read more

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A Good Introductry book.
It is a good introductry and a reference book in fiber optics. Detailed derivations of different aspects of Multimode and Single mode fiber are given. Chapter on Erbium doped fiber emplifier is also good. It can be used as a good reference book except for its index.

Refers to paperback version
This book serves as a relatively good introduction to fiber optics. The book has a rather thorough derivation of the theoretical modes in waveguides and fibers for different index profiles, but is more weak on theexperimental side e.g. scattering mechanisms for light is only discussedbriefly. On the whole, the book can be recommended as an introduction, butprobably not as a stand-alone reference. The by far largest drawback of thebook is the index or rather lack of index. Considering the large amount ofinformation presented in the book, the index is almost non-existent. Thisseriously impairs using the book as a reference handbook.

Good Introductory Book
Full of examples and comprehensive ... Read more