Introduction To Fourier Optics

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Summary: optics
Review: I am study to work with optical design programs Zemax. I wonna know theory to use in this programme. my e-mail: [e-mail]

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Summary: Clearly the Best Fourier Optics Book
Review: Joseph Goodman has done a stellar job of clearly presenting concepts AND mathematical background. There is an excellent mix of straightforward theory and practical uses of Fourier Optics. The chapter problems are very challenging but insightful. This is the best optics book I have ever read.

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Summary: A good path to physical optics and imaging theory
Review: This book is cleary written. The basic theory of Fourier transform is included too. Fourier optics is a very strong tool in imaging and optics. I would say Goodman is an enginnering guy, but some physical insight is not very clear. Diffraction theory is easier to understand than J.D. Jackson's E&M. And the whole book is easier to read than Born and Wolf's Principle of Optics and has more details. After all, it is a good book for Fourier opitcs. But the price is too high.