Optics Lecture Notes by M P Vaughan

Classical and Modern Optics

This lecture note covers following topics: Linear Algebra, Ray Optics, Fourier Analysis, Electromagnetic Theory, Interference, Gaussian Beams, Fabry–Perot Cavities, Polarization, Fresnel Relations, Thin Films, Fourier Optics, Acousto-Optic Diffraction, Laser Physics, Dispersion and Wave Propagation.

Author(s): Daniel Adam Steck

359 Pages

Modern Optics by Will Hossack

This note covers the following topics: Models in Optics, Scalar Diffraction, Operation of Simple Lens, Imaging of Extended Objects, Measurement of Imaging Properties, Examples of Optical Systems, The Photographic Process, Holography, Holographic Interferomerty, Holographic Applications, Optical Processing, Spatial Light Modulators and Applications.

Author(s): Will Hossack

NA Pages

Optics Lecture Notes by M P Vaughan

This book covers the following topics: Waves and Photons, The Physics of Waves,The Huygens-Fresnel Principle, Diffraction, Maxwell's Equations, Polarisation, Fermats Principle, Spherical Lenses and Mirrors, Crystal Symmetry and Optical Instruments.

Author(s): M P Vaughan

NA Pages

Optical Imaging

This note describes the following topics: Linear systems and the Fourier transform in optics, Properties of Light, Geometrical Optics, Wave Optics, Fourier Optics, Spatial and Temporal Field Correlations, Low-coherence Interferometry, Optical Coherence Tomography, Polarization, Waveplates, Electro-optics and Acousto-optics.

Author(s): Prof. Gabriel Popescu

NA Pages

Optics Lecture notes

This note provides an introduction to optical science with elementary engineering applications. Topics covered in geometrical optics include: ray-tracing, aberrations, lens design, apertures and stops, radiometry and photometry. Topics covered in wave optics include: basic electrodynamics, polarization, interference, wave-guiding, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, image formation, resolution, space-bandwidth product.

Author(s): Prof. George Barbastathis, Prof. Colin Sheppard and Dr. Se Baek Oh

NA Pages

Engineering Optics

The main goal of this note is to introduce engineers to the characteristics of light that can be used to accomplish a variety of engineering tasks especially in mechanical analysis at macro and micro scales. Topics covered includes: Geometric Optics and Electromagnetic wave Theory Introduction to Light sources and photodetectors Geometric Moire: In-plane displacement measurement and out of plane displacement measurement, Geometric Moire, Moire Interferometry: Interference and Diffraction, Grating fabrication, Moire Interferometry: Holographic and Laser Speckle, Interferometry, Photoelasticity: theory, techniques and Multilayer structure: waveguide, filters, Introduction to fiber optic and waveguide delivery and detection, Periodic structure sensors.

Author(s): Wei-Chih Wang

NA Pages

Adaptive Optics Progress

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Author(s): NA

NA Pages

Physics of Light and Optics

This curriculum was originally developed for a senior-level optics course in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Brigham Young University. Topics are addressed froma physics perspective and include the propagation of light in matter, reflection and transmission at boundaries, polarization effects, dispersion, coherence, ray optics and imaging, diffraction, and the quantumnature of light. Students using this book should be familiar with differentiation, integration, and standard trigonometric and algebraic manipulation.

Author(s): Justin Peatross, MichaelWare

345 Pages