Shamir J. Optical Processes and Systems

The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Press, Bellingham, Washington, 1999, 415 pages, ISBN: 0819432261Optical Systems and Processes is a response to the need for a concise yet comprehensive text which provides a deep understanding of optics and optical processes. The book achieves this objective by adopting a practical approach and by employing sophisticated mathematical tools that simplify the optical system analysis and synthesis. Optical Systems and Processes is written as a textbook for a one-year advanced undergraduate or graduate level course. It can be split into two or three shorter self-contained courses in optics and electro-optics.The book can also serve as a reference in related topics such as optical physics, optical systems design, holography, Fourier optics, and optical metrology. The self-contained text emphasizes physical insight aimed at engineering applications. Problems and solutions are included to help readers learn and apply the principles. Initial chapters examine electromagnetic wave theory and linear systems theory with a focus on Fourier analysis. The author then introduces an innovative, operator algebra approach in which first-order diffraction theory of optical systems is derived from linear systems theory.Physical entities such as lenses are represented by linear operators, and a complete optical system can be described by a cascade of operators. This powerful mathematical tool is constructed from a few simple rules based on elementary Fourier analysis. Subsequent chapters address coherence theory, interference, holography, and polarization. The last chapter, directed to students working in the field, presents applications for signal processing at a more advanced level.Review of electromagnetic wave propagation.
Linear systems theory.
Wavefront transformations.
Basic optical systems.
Non-ideal optical systems.
Statistical aspects of light. Interference and interferometers.
Polarization.
Spatial light modulation.
Holography.
Advanced operator algebra.
Optical information processing.
Summary of operator relations.Problems and solutions