Introduction to Fourier Optics |  | Author: Joseph W. Goodman
Publisher: Roberts & Company Publishers
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Edition: 3
Pages: 491
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0974707724
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.36015152433
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Fourier analysis is a ubiquitous tool that has found application to diverse areas of physics and engineering. This book deals with its applications in optics, and in particular with its applications to diffraction, imaging, optical data processing, holography and optical communications.
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 Goodman's Fourier Optics 3rd Edition: An Improved Classic. August 11, 2005
Chasm (Los Angeles, CA USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
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.
Clearly the Best Fourier Optics Book April 16, 1999
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
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.
A classic made better. April 21, 1998
andrew_sabersky@sti.com (Palo Alto, CA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Joe Goodman is rightly famous for his clear writing, teaching and thinking. I especially appreciate the clear boundaries that he draws around the segments of his subject: it is clear what is known & unknown, what is easy & what is hard. This book is worth having and studying as an example of how to write a textbook, not only for its subject matter.
The best book on the topic July 14, 2005
G. Brady
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. (...)
Should be on every optiker's book shelf March 3, 2009
L. Jiang (Massachusetts, USA)
I use this book all the time as a reference for Fourier optics. It has useful tables of common Fourier transforms found in optics work and far-field diffraction patterns worked out for popular beam profiles.
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