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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

Lectures On Geometrical Optics

This lecture note explains following topics Basics of optics, Laws of Reflection and Refraction, Reflection from spherical mirrors, Velocity of image, Refraction at Plane Surfaces, Prism Theory, Defects of images, Refraction from curved surfaces.

Author(s): Anuj Kumar Dubey

196 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 raytracing, aberrations, lens design, apertures and stops, radiometry and photometry. Topics covered in wave optics include basic electrodynamics, polarization, interference, waveguiding, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, image formation, resolution, spacebandwidth 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

Geometric Optics

This note covers the following topics: Reflection and Refraction, Lens and Mirror Calculations, Optical Instruments and Optical Aberrations.

Author(s): Dr. J. B. Tatum

NA Pages