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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. Problems and answers. 170 illustrations.

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (June 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486659577
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486659572
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fowle's classic still covers the basics 25 years later, September 27, 2001
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This is a classic introductory text on optics, that is still my first choice recommendation when people ask me for a reference to bring them up to speed on optics, optical phenomena and optical devices. It is concise, readable, and not over-rigourous; perfect for people new to the field who need to "come up to speed". Although there has been a spectacular growth in optics and photonics in the last 25 years, the fundamentals one needs to work in the field have not changed that much, and Fowle's text covers the optical bases well, from polarization to interference to lasers to non-linear optics; it's all here in a condensed readable format.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Text, March 26, 2006
By DonnaChang "Donna" (Riverside, CA) - See all my reviews
I was fortunate to have a physics professor use this text in his undergrad class. At the time, I considered optics as a mere curiousity. Well, I enjoyed the book and course enough to continue with the subject, eventually getting a PhD in Optical Physics. Never regretted it. I still rely on Fowles as a frequent reference, especially when deriving Fresnel eqns from Maxwell's eqns, solid state refresher, and intro to quantum theory.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent, economical book for optics, May 10, 2006
By Joey Pittman (Edmonton, AB, Ca) - See all my reviews
I bought this book while taking an optics course using Hecht's Optics 4th ed. I found Fowler's book to be fairly useful, especially since I got to see optics from two different perspectives. The one really good thing about this book is it's price, and makes it a good reference book. The downside is that since it's quite short, it doesn't cover everything, moves fairly fast, and has no examples. For the price I paid, however, I am quite satisfied.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Decent and reasonably priced book
This is an excellent book on fundamentals of optics, and optical devices. It provides a very good reference even for those who are not novices in the field of optics. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Elvis Poprzenovic

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in its class
This is an easy 5 star. For those who gave it less, please think again:
1) Title says: introduction. So don't imagine it covers every equation there is. Read more
Published 17 months ago by W. HOU

4.0 out of 5 stars More of an engineering than an academic viewpoint on optics
If you're studying optics in a college class using Hecht's classic text, or if you are an engineer who needs an overview of the subject, this is a good practical and economical... Read more
Published 18 months ago by calvinnme

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific little book to start with - and continue to use
This book is a little gem - and it costs next to nothing.

It's a beautifully concise and remarkably clear introduction to the main principles of modern optics - the... Read more
Published on July 11, 2007 by R. G. W. Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars For the price Great
Great book to revise theory on Dual nature of light. Its like a nice handbook on optics. A full blown version would be very even nicer, with a math section to remind 'old'... Read more
Published on August 14, 2006 by camera

3.0 out of 5 stars There Are Superior Books!
This book by G.R. Fowles sufficies for one or two all-nighter studying sessions where a massive review of physical optics is needed. Read more
Published on April 9, 2004 by IB

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice and Inexpensive!
This book is nice and inexpensive. It's pretty worth purchasing!
Published on April 27, 2000 by Ching-Hua Fan

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