Optics || 8th Edition

Book Details:

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

• Author: Ajoy K. Ghatak

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9789355328595

• Pages: 608

• Release Date: 30-09-2024

• Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches

About The Book:

"Optics" by Ajoy K. Ghatak is a classic textbook widely used for exploring the fundamental concepts of light and its interactions with matter. Now in its 8th edition, this book has been carefully revised with colorful illustrations and a variety of worked-out problems, making it an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike.

Designed for undergraduate students in Science and Engineering, this edition covers a wide range of topics essential for a thorough understanding of Optics, such as Geometrical Optics, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization of Light Waves, and Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of Geometrical Optics, including ray paths in graded index fibers and rainbows

• Detailed analysis of Interference, Diffraction, and Polarization of Light Waves

• In-depth discussion of Propagation, Reflection, and Refraction of Electromagnetic Waves

• Four chapters on Lasers and Fiber Optics, explaining their principles and applications

• A strong conceptual foundation in Quantum Theory and Entanglement

• Three chapters on Special Theory of Relativity, including the derivation of the famous equation E=mc²

This book is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper conceptual understanding of optics and its many applications in modern science and technology.