Introduction to Modern Optics (Dover Books on Physics)

Excellent book and condition of original book is excellent.

The book is not expensive and it is very good. Of course it does not contain more modern things, but it is in my opinion very well written.

An applied mathematician by trade (with additional training in electrical engineering), I purchased this book to fill in background information on general optics in order to prepare me to read background material and scientific papers in nonlinear optics, a subject in which I am just beginning to undertake research. My familiarity with basic optics is limited to what I learned in 100-level physics many years ago--in other words, I know essentially nothing. The book really does deliver on the promise on the backcover that all that is needed is some "advanced mathematics (beyond calculus)" and "an intermediate course in electricity and magnetism." I found this book incredibly nice to read, with concise explanations that contain the proper amount of detail for both veteran readers and complete newbies (such as myself). The author doesn't bog the reader down with equations and long derivations, but he explains clearly how one step leads to another, allowing the reader to quickly fill in the details of the derivations, a perfect compromise for all audiences: those new to the field can learn by doing, yet with the proper guidance to prevent the process from being too frustrating, and experienced readers needing a refresher can merely read the results. Figures are well-placed and especially helpful, and notation is clear and not needlessly complicating. I highly recommend this book. Its value can't be denied; however, I'm certain that the book would compare favorably with other books costing several times more.

Muy buen servicio de envío del producto. Y todo perfecto con el libro.

Ik gebruik het boek voor een (zware) cursus over optics. We gebruiken het standaardwerk van Hecht (Optics). Dit boek van Powles is een goed, beknopt en toegankelijk alternatief voor sommige onderwerpen binnen de optiek.

È un buon libro di ottica, visto il prezzo irrisorio (meno di 15€ al momento dell'acquisto). Gli argomenti inclusi sono trattati in modo chiaro e non troppo sintetico, nonostante il libro sia davvero compatto sia in dimensioni che in numero di pagine. Propone per ciascun capitolo alcuni esercizi senza soluzione. Ovviamente a seconda delle proprie necessità potrebbe non essere sufficiente; è un buon riferimento per un corso di ottica della facoltà di fisica. È arrivato in poco più di una settimana.