Lenses and Waves
Lenses and Waves

Author: Fokko Jan Dijksterhuis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-01-20

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1402026986

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In 1690, Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) published Traité de la Lumière, containing his renowned wave theory of light. It is considered a landmark in seventeenth-century science, for the way Huygens mathematized the corpuscular nature of light and his probabilistic conception of natural knowledge. This book discusses the development of Huygens' wave theory, reconstructing the winding road that eventually led to Traité de la Lumière. For the first time, the full range of manuscript sources is taken into account. In addition, the development of Huygens' thinking on the nature of light is put in the context of his optics as a whole, which was dominated by his lifelong pursuit of theoretical and practical dioptrics. In so doing, this book offers the first account of the development of Huygens' mathematical analysis of lenses and telescopes and its significance for the origin of the wave theory of light. As Huygens applied his mathematical proficiency to practical issues pertaining to telescopes – including trying to design a perfect telescope by means of mathematical theory – his dioptrics is significant for our understanding of seventeenth-century relations between theory and practice. With this full account of Huygens' optics, this book sheds new light on the history of seventeenth-century optics and the rise of the new mathematical sciences, as well as Huygens' oeuvre as a whole. Students of the history of optics, of early mathematical physics, and the Scientific Revolution, will find this book enlightening.

The Ray and Wave Theory of Lenses
The Ray and Wave Theory of Lenses

Author: A. Walther

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-11-02

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780521028295

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This book gives a detailed description of lens behaviour in real optical systems.

WAVE LENGTH LENSES.
WAVE LENGTH LENSES.

Author: Gilbert Wilkes

Publisher:

Published: 1947

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13:

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The property shown by dielectric blocks of concentrating the energy of electromagnetic waves is similar in many respects to the operation of an ordinary glass optical lens. The energies considered have a much lower frequency than that of light, and the wave lengths are generally such that the lenses have dimensions of the order of a wave length, for the more usual applications. In this they differ radically from optical lenses. A definite phase relationship is found to exist between the energy in the lens and that of free space, and if in the design of the lens, this relationship is not respected, the lens will not yield its maximum concentrating power, or gain. The energy velocity in a lens approaches that of light with a decreasing cross section. The side walls of a lens are found to be effective energy gatherers. The thinner the lens the longer it can be made so as to increase its exposed area. An increased gain results. The index of refraction of the lens material plays a role in this action by its effect on the lens velocity. Experimental data correlating their different properties are given x7 (Author).

Waves in Focal Regions
Waves in Focal Regions

Author: J.J Stamnes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-13

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 1351404687

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Using numerous mathematical and numerical techniques of diffraction theory, Waves in Focal Regions: Propagation, Diffraction and Focusing of Light, Sound and Water Waves provides a full and richly illustrated description of waves in focal regions. Unlike most books, the author treats electromagnetic, acoustic, and water waves in one comprehensive volume. After an introductory section, the book describes approximate diffraction theories and efficient numerical methods to study the focusing of various kinds of waves. It then covers the physical interpretation of the theories, their accuracy, and the computational savings obtained, emphasizing uniform asymptotic results that remain valid in the vicinity of shadow boundaries and caustics. The next part deals with the focusing of scalar waves, including thorough theoretical analyses and detailed contour maps of diffraction patterns in focal regions for a variety of different system parameters, such as f-number, Frensel number, aperture shape, amplitude distribution, and wavefront aberration. The author proceeds to explore the diffraction and focusing of electromagnetic waves. First solutions are derived for fields radiated by sources, reflected and refracted at plane interfaces, or diffracted by apertures in plane screens, and then these solutions are applied to study the focusing in homogeneous media and through a plane dielectric interface. In both cases, the author includes many computed results of the electromagnetic field distribution near focus. Presenting both theoretical and experimental results, the following part examines the focusing of sound and water waves by means of zone-plate lenses. The book concludes with a detailed study of the diffraction and focusing of water waves and a comparison of the results of both linear and nonlinear theories with those of experiments.

WAVE OPTICS
WAVE OPTICS

Author: SURESH GARG

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2011-12-24

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 8120345002

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This textbook offers a complete and rigorous presentation of the fundamentals and applications of wave optics. The material of the book covers topics on wave nature of light—reflection, refraction, polarisation, diffraction, dispersion and scattering of electromagnetic waves. Interference phenomenon is discussed both by division of wavefront and by division of amplitude. Diffraction is classified as Fresnel diffraction and Fraunhofer diffraction. The discussion on Fraunhofer diffraction has been used to explain the theory and resolving power of optical instruments. The role of phenomena of dispersion and scattering of light has been lucidly explained in the field of communication of information, its quality and content. The last three chapters are devoted to the study of the recently developed modern topics—lasers, holography, and fibre optics—all of which have opened up immense opportunities for new applications in almost all branches of science and engineering. Though the book is intended for the undergraduate students of physics—both honours and general courses—it will also be useful to candidates aspiring to sit the competitive examinations. KEY FEATURES : Presents interactive text interspersed with in-text questions to enable students to shift focus on active learning. Uses access devices such as expected learning outcomes and practice exercises for directed teaching–learning. Includes numerous worked-out examples to illustrate the concepts and provides review questions to test the students’ understanding of the subject. Gives chapter-end summary for quick revision of the important results.

Waves and Optics: As per CBCS
Waves and Optics: As per CBCS

Author: M N Avadhanulu & TVS Arun Murthy

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9355013310

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This textbook has been designed to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of Physics and aptly covers the subject by including but not limiting it to Harmonic motion, Waves (Motion, Velocity, Optics), Interference, Diffraction and its different types. Every chapter contains a mix of Multiple-Choice Questions, Fill-in the Blanks and Short- and Long-answer questions to enhance and strengthen learning quotient. Lab experiments have been provided at the end of the book for the practical aspect of the subject and range from Melde's Experiment to Schuster's Focusing. Written in a lucid and concise manner, the textbook has an adept balance between theory with practice.

University Physics
University Physics

Author: OpenStax

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-04

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13: 9781680920451

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University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optics and modern physics. This textbook emphasizes connections between between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result. The text and images in this textbook are grayscale.