TY  - GEN
AU  - Srivastava,Anchal
AU  - Shukla,R.K.
AU  - Pandya,T.P.
TI  - Introduction to optics
SN  - 9788122430813
U1  - 535 23
PY  - 2011///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - New Age International Pub.
KW  - Optics
N1  - Includes index; 1. A brief review of the theory of light --
2. Reflection and refraction --
3. Refraction at spherical surface --
4. Aberrations of optical images --
5. Optical instruments --
6. Nature of light --
7. Simple harmonic motion --
8. Wave motion --
9. Light waves --
10. Huygens' Principle and its applications --
11. Interference of light --
12. Interference of light (Division of amplitude) --
13. Diffraction of light (Fresnel class) --
14. Diffraction of light (Fraunhofer class) --
15. Resolving power --
16. Polarisation of light --
17. Production and analysis of polarised light --
18. Optical activity --
19. Electromagnetic nature of light --
20. Quantum nature of light --
21. Origin of spectra --
22. Matter waves --
23. Elements of crystal structure --
24. Matrix presentation of polarised light: Jones' Vector and Jones' matrix --
25. Lasers and its applications--
26. Fiber optics and sensors --
27. Holography --
Appendices --
Index
N2  - This book deals with the concepts of geometrical and physical optics and also dwells upon lasers, holography and fiber optics. It is designed as a textbook according to the syllabus of various Indian universities and is equally useful for various competitive examinations and for the first year engineering students. All the 27 chapters of this book contain suitable diagrams, worked-out examples and related questions-answers to help students in the comprehension and appreciation of the concepts
ER  -