The fourth edition of Pedrottis' Introduction to Optics is a comprehensive revision of a classic guide to the fascinating properties of light, now with new authors. Ideally suited for undergraduate optics courses in physics and electrical/electronic engineering departments, this edition adopts a distinctive phenomenological approach, bringing the underlying science to life through interactive simulations and beautifully revised figures. The modular structure and succinct style of previous editions has been maintained, while the content has been modernized, new topics have been added, and a greater consistency of terminology attained. For even more effective learning, a recurring theme of student engagement runs throughout the text, supported by a multifaceted pedagogical package that reinforces key concepts, develops a clear understanding of optical technologies and applications, and connects to students' experiences and observations from everyday life.
- Phenomena-first approach invites students directly into the field of optics, and emphasizes observations and concepts over historical profiles
- Language, terms, and mathematical symbols are used consistently, and are appropriate for a modern audience
- Substantially updated figures, rendered by a subject expert, with captions that convey both the big picture and fine details
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Product details
- Edition: 4th Edition
- Publication planned for: September 2024
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781316518625
- length: 926 pages
- dimensions: 254 x 203 mm
- availability: Not yet published - available from September 2024
Table of Contents
Theme I. Introducing Light
1. The Optical Landscape
2. Ray Optics
3. Understanding Optical Instruments
4. Waves
5. Light Sources, Displays, and Detectors
Theme II. A Scalar Field Approach to Light
6. Superposition of Waves
7. Interference of Light
8. Interferometry and Multilayer Films
9. Coherence
10. Fraunhofer Diffraction
11. Prisms, Diffraction Gratings, and Spectrometers
Theme III. A Vector Field Approach to Light
12. Reflection and Transmission at Surfaces
13. Optical Fibers and Communications Technology
14. Mathematical Treatment of Polarization
15. Polarization in Practice
Theme IV. Lasers and Laser Beams
16. Light-Matter Interactions
17. Lasers and Laser Operation
18. Laser Beams and Laser Cavities
Theme V. Advanced Topics
19. Aberrations
20. Fourier Optics: Imaging and Spectroscopy
21. Fresnel Diffraction
22. Holography
23. Optical Properties of Materials
24. Nonlinear Optics and the Modulation of Light
25. Laser Technology and Applications
26. Optics of The Eye
Appendices
A. Physical constants
B. Mathematical formulas
C. Bibliography
D. Answers to selected questions
E. Integrated testlet lookup table.
Authors
Rayf Shiell, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
Rayf Shiell passionately balances both research and teaching at Trent University, Canada. His primary research is in optics and ranges from probing matter using high-power laser beams to exploring the optics of the eye. He teaches a wide range of courses and delights in uncovering the often surprising connections between them. His love of good pedagogy has permeated not only this present text, from which he has taught for many years, but all his work as a mentor and instructor, extending also to coaching the university rowing team. He is co-developer of the integrated testlet, an assessment tool that employs a scaffolded answer-until-correct question structure, which features in each chapter of this text. For this work he was a co-recipient of Trent University's 2021 Award for Educational Leadership and Innovation.
Iain McNab, McNab Group, Ontario, Canada
Iain McNab is a former Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology at Sheridan College, Canada; he counts among his mentors Nobel Laureates Harold Kroto and John Polanyi. At Newcastle University, UK, he was Head of the physics teaching laboratories and led research in laser spectroscopy. He has taught widely in physics and engineering and was an early adopter of innovative methods such as the flipped classroom and web-based learning systems. Iain is a former Chair: Spectroscopy Group of the Institute of Physics and currently runs the McNab Group, teaches for Canadian Laser Safety, and is a visiting Professor at Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology, China.