Introduction to Fourier Optics; Second Edition - Softcover

Goodman, Joseph W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071142576 ISBN 13: 9780071142571

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1996

Synopsis

This renowned text applies the powerful mathematical methods of fourier analysis to the analysis and synthesis of optical systems. These ubiquitous mathematical tools provide unique insights into the capabilities and limitations of optical systems in both imaging and information processing and lead to many fascinating applications, including the field of holography.

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From the Publisher

A book that has stood the test of time, it has been used in colleges and universities for more than 25 years.
The text is highly regarded as the primary text in its field.
Contains the most comprehensive coverage of any book in the field, including linear systems background, diffraction background, and applications to imaging, optical information processing, and holography.
The largest number of problems and exercises of any book on the market.
New appendices on geomoetrical optics and polarization optics (B & C).
New Chapter 7 on Wavefront Modulation.
New discussions of various subjects in optical information processing, including invariant pattern recognition (8.7), image restoration (8.8), acousto-optic signal processing (8.10), and discrete optical processors (8.11).
New discussions of various topics in holography, including volume holographic gratings (9.7), modern recording materials (9.8), computer-generated holograms (9.9), and new applications of holography (9.12.4, 9.12.5, 9.12.6).

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071142576
• ISBN 13: 9780071142571
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 464