Introduction to Modern Optics

This book is a complete basic undergraduate-level course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, the quantum nature of light. Many applications of the laser to optics are integrated throughout the text. The book includes problems and answers and 170 illustrations.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. The Propagation of Light
2. The Vectorial Nature of Light
3. Coherence and Interference
4. Multiple-Beam Interference
5. Diffraction
6. Optics of Solids
7. Thermal Radiation and Light Quanta
8. Optical Spectra
9. Amplification of Light. Lasers
10. Ray Optics
Appendix I: Relativistic Optics
• References
• Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems
Index