Author Description
This Text Gives An Overview Of The Topics And An Introduction To Design Practices For A Number Of Applications. It Provides The Student With The Foundations To Enter Into Advanced Course In Nonlinear Optics, Lens Design, Laser System Design, And Optical Communications. B.d. Guenther. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles of optics and their practical application in modern engineering and design. B.D. Guenther, a recognized authority in the field, synthesizes core optical theories to prepare students for specialized study. The book provides a structured framework that bridges the gap between basic physical concepts and complex systems like laser design and optical communications.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Foundational principles of geometric and physical optics
- Introduction to lens design methodologies
- Overview of nonlinear optics and laser system architecture
- Principles of optical communications systems
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive coverage of advanced quantum optics
- Does not serve as a comprehensive manual for specific commercial software packages
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this text as a reliable foundational resource for undergraduate and early graduate students. Readers often note the clarity of the prose and the logical progression of technical concepts throughout the chapters.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191801984
ISBN-13:
9780191801983
Science
Engineering
textbook
Optics
Physics