Problems And Solutions In Optics And Photonics

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• Publisher: MC GRAW HILL INDIA
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 354
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Contents
1. Matrix Method in Paraxial Optics
A Quick Review
1.1 Effect of Translation
1.2 Effect of Refraction
1.3 Unit Planes
Problems
Solutions
2. Fermat’s Principle, Snell’s Law and Ray Equation
A Quick Review
2.1 Fermat’s Principle
2.2 Ray Equations in Inhomogenous Media
Problems
Solutions
3. Optical Instruments
A Quick Review
3.1 The Eye
3.2 Magnifying Glass
3.3 Compound Microscope
3.4 Telescope
Problems
Solutions
4. Aberrations
A Quick Review
4.1 Chromatic Aberration
4.2 Spherical Aberration
Problems
Solutions
5. Huygens’ Principle and its Applications
A Quick Review
5.1 Introduction
Problems
Solutions
6. Interference—Division of Wavefront
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
7. Interference by Division of Amplitude
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
8. Multiple Beam Interferometry
A Quick Review
8.1 Multiple Reflections from a Plane Parallel Film
8.2 Modes of the Fabry-Perot Cavity
8.3 Resolving Power
Problems
Solutions
9. Fraunhofer Diffraction: I
A Quick Review
9.1 Fraunhofer Diffraction by a Single Slit
9.2 Fraunhofer Diffraction by Multiple Slits
9.3 Resolving Power of a Grating
9.4 Diffraction by a Circular Aperture
9.5 Limit of Resolution
Problems
Solutions
10. Fraunhofer Diffraction II: The Diffraction Integral
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
11. Fresnel Diffraction
A Quick Review
11.1 Fresnel Diffraction Integral
11.2 Diffraction of a Gaussian Beam
11.3 Fresnel Integrals
11.4 The Straight Edge Diffraction Pattern
Problems
Solutions
12. Fourier Optics and Holography
A Quick Review
12.1 Fourier Optics
12.2 Holography
Problems
Solutions
13. Polarisation I: Basics and Double Refraction
A Quick Review
13.1 Linearly Polarised Waves
13.2 Malus’ Law
13.3 Circularly Polarised Waves
13.4 Elliptically Polarised Waves
13.6 Anisotropic Media: Biaxial Media
13.7 Anisotropic Media: Uniaxial Media
13.8 Velocity of Ordinary and Extraordinary Waves
13.9 Velocity of Ordinary and Extraordinary Rays
Problems
Solutions
14. Polarisation II: Jones Vectors and Jones Matrices
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
15. Maxwell’s Equations and the Wave Equation
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
16. Group Velocity and Pulse Dispersion
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
17. Lasers
A Quick Review
17.1 Einstein Coefficients
17.2 Lineshape Functions
17.3 The Threshold Condition
17.4 Modes in a Cavity
Problems
Solutions
18. Fiber Optics I: Basic Concepts and Ray Optics
Considerations in Multimode Fibers A Quick Review
18.1 Step Index Fiber
18.2 Attenuation
18.3 Material Dispersion
18.4 Parabolic Index Fiber
Problems
Solutions
19. Basic Waveguide Theory and Concept of Modes
A Quick Review
19.1 Step Index Symmetric Profile
19.2 TE Modes of a Symmetric Step Index Planar Waveguide
19.3 TM Modes of a Symmetric Step Index Planar Waveguide
19.4 TE Modes in a Parabolic Index Medium
Problems
Solutions
20. Fiber Optics II: Single Mode Fibers
A Quick Review
20.1 Cut-off Frequencies and Number of Modes
20.2 Empirical Formula for the Normalised Propagation Constant
20.3 Spot Size of the Fundamental Mode
20.4 Splice Loss due to Transverse Misalignment
20.5 Pulse Dispersion in Single Mode Fibers
Problems
Solutions
21. Integrated Optics
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
22. Electro-Optic Effect
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
23. Acousto-Optic Effect
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
24. Nonlinear Optics
A Quick Review
Problems
Solutions
Appendix: Multiple Choice Questions
References and Suggested Readings