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Title: Introduction to Fourier Optics
ISBN: 0974707724
Author:
Joseph W. Goodman
Publicate Date: 2004-12-10
Publish: 2004-12-10
List Price: $98.50
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: Amazing, a textbook that's easy to understand!
I took a class in Fourier Optics and found this text to be indispensable. It explains everything very clearly and concisely, which is a minor miracle for a text at this level. I didn't have any particular background in optics, and was able to pick this up and understand every word.
I do agree with the earlier poster that more 'physical' or graphical representations of concepts would have been useful as I tend to be a visual learner.
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2: Simply the best
Only the best will do - and this is it.
Mandatory reading for anyone involved in optics. Goodman's books are treasure troves.
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3: A very nice book , but nothing is ever perfect...
Overall I like the book for it is clear, the mathematics is lucid and has all the essentials in a comprehensive way. I have found it quite useful for research. In addition, for the most parts it is quite accurate.
Some criticisms though:
Contains everything from a more mathematical point of view. By that i mean, problems are usually not very physically motivated and some of the conclusions drawn are not very physical. that is you are given at the end of a discussion only an integral. It would have been nice if there were more discussions on the physics of Fourier Optics, for example pictures of actual experimental results or clear diagrams that show for example how does the diffraction pattern for a given input looks like. So getting an intuitive grasp of the subject at a pictorial level, where you can 'see' the results is a bit challenging to get out of this book. also very expensive.
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4: Goodman's Fourier Optics 3rd Edition: An Improved Classic.
For the last month, I have been using this book for self study to aid me in my work with lasers. Originally, I was working from the 1st edition (borrowed from a co-worker), but decided to buy my own copy. I wound up buying the 3rd edition, a significantly expanded version of the original.
Goodman's writing style is conversational and his treatment of the subject is thorough. I appreciate his inclusion of enough optics/E&M background within the text that I am not constantly having to go to my bookshelf to consult other references. Note, the 3rd edition has several helpful appendices not found in the 1st edition.
There are also many instructive problems given throughout the text to help students solidify their understanding of the material.
This is an excellent book for self study, and would certainly make a fine text for a senior undergrad course on the subject. I recommend it highly.
Charlie.
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5: The best book on the topic
This is the best book on Fourier Optics that I'm aware of. There is sufficient detail that you can follow the math, but also has well written text explaining concepts. The problems are sometimes trivial and sometime challenging, but they are very much an integral part of the book and doing them is necessary to get a full understanding of the material. There is a 3rd edition of the book with an additonal chapter, which is available at a much lower price, but Amazon does not seem to be carrying it yet. Hopefully they will soon. (...)
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