Optics by Eugene Hecht

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  • Publisher: Addison Wesley
  • Pub. Date: August 2001
  • ISBN-13: 9780805385663
  • Sales Rank: 177,870
  • 680pp
  • Edition Description: REV
  • Edition Number: 4
 
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Accurate, authoritative and comprehensive, Optics, Fourth Edition has been revised to provide readers with the most up-to-date coverage of optics. The market leader for over a decade, this book provides a balance of theory and instrumentation, while also including the necessary classical background. The writing style is lively and accessible. For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in optics.

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This edition of Hecht's book serves as both text and reference. It provides the reader with an understanding of many concepts through historical anecdotes and citations. Discussions of topics include developments in fiber optics, optical signal processing and Fourier analysis.

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December 07, 2003: The other fairly negative reviews are relatively accurate about this book. Yes, I am sure Hecht is unclear with many of the subjects he covered. One person simply cannot be an expert at EM theory, thin film, lasers, waveguides, instrumentation, and Fourier optics, etc. I understand that there's plenty of room for improvement, but as for now, I think Hecht's text book gets the job done as a source that everyone can refer to. If Hecht was to cover everything in clear mathematical detail, this text would at least be the size of a full set of encyclopedias. So, just read on and take some things at face value if time does not allow for other sources.

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February 25, 2003: I have the 4th edition for my optics class. I wonder if Hecht knows there?s concepts behind the math. I also wonder who laid out the format of this book and if they have any touch with reality. The complete lack of any examples also disturbs me.


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