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Fourier Optics: An Introduction, 2nd Edition

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"A fine little book … much more readable and enjoyable than any of the extant specialized texts on the subject." — American Journal of Physics. A clear and straightforward introduction to the Fourier principles behind modern optics, this text is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The first five chapters introduce several principles within the context of physical optics. Imaging is discussed in terms of convolution and transfer functions as well as that of double Fourier transformation, and a variety of image processing techniques are described. Subsequent topics include image reconstruction from projections (medical imaging), focusing chiefly on X-ray computed tomography but with brief sections on emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonic computed tomography. A chapter on interferometry starts with Michelson's interferometers and extends to the Fourier interpretation of visibility functions, developing the relationship between correlation, partial coherence, and fringe visibility; applications considered include radio and optical astronomy and Fourier transform spectroscopy. Helpful appendixes cover the application of frequency-domain analysis, convolution and correlation in communications, and maximum entropy data processing. Problems (with answers and guidance for the reader) appear in core chapters, and an extensive reference section and bibliography round out the text. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2011


Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 6


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 46


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.26 x 0.55 x 9.16 inches


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    • Better than Hecht
I used this book side-by-side with Hecht for a course entitled "Fourier Theory in Optics". I found Steward to be much more clear and readable, though at times less mathematically rigorous than Hecht. For someone who wants to learn what Fourier Optics is, I highly recommend this book. Steward starts from the absolute basics of Physical Optics and builds up to relatively advanced applications of Fourier series and transforms as they relate to Optics. One particular thing which I found he stresses more than Hecht is the relationship between the Fourier transform of the aperture function and the diffraction pattern. I found Hecht to be very unclear about this to the extent that you could read many pages of his description of Fourier series' and transforms and still have no idea what it has to do with Optics. However, I must add that Hecht goes into more depth in subjects like the calculation of the MTF and convolution. In short, this is the best book I am aware of for learning Fourier optics from scratch but as the name indicates it is an introduction, albeit a rather comprehensive one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2006 by Michael M. Danziger
    • good introduction to Fourier transforms and optics
This book is a good introduction to the theory of Fourier series, transforms, and optics. It assumes no previous knowledge of Fourier theory. Topics covered include the basics of Fourier series and transforms, the convolution theorem, coherent and incoherent imaging, and diffraction. Several example applications are treated as well, such as the theory of simple stellar and spectral interferometers. Despite covering all of these topics, this is a short book (185 pages). The writing is clear but not overly mathematical. The book is a good general introduction for a scientist of engineering interested in Fourier optics, but it will not substitute for a more technical and rigorous treatment. Paul Voyles ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 1998 by [email protected]

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