TY - GEN AU - Subrahmanyam, N AU - Lal, Brij AU - Avadhanuvu, M N TI - Textbook of Optics : (For B.Sc. Students of Physics) SN - 9788121926119 U1 - 535 SUB PY - 2012/// CY - Noida PB - S Chand and Company Limited KW - Optics KW - Ray Optics KW - Wave Optics KW - Quantum Optics KW - Photonics N2 - Intended as a text for B.Sc. students of Physics, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental concepts and applications of optics in an easy-to-understand language. Throwing light on the development of various ideas on the nature and behaviour of light in chronological order, the book gives an introduction to Fermat's principle. In addition, it offers a detailed presentation of the various facets of ray optics, wave optics and quantum optics. Besides, the book also focuses on the principles and applications of photonics. Key Features: • Step-by-step derivation of formulae • Worked-out examples to help students comprehend the concepts with ease • Chapter-end questions to test students' understanding of the subject and problems for practice ER -