UID:
almafu_9959329163702883
Format:
1 online resource (xiv, 226 pages) :
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illustrations
ISBN:
3527404481
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9783527404483
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3527608176
,
9783527608171
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9783527608294
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352760829X
Content:
In this sequel to his book, "The Optics of Rays, Wavefronts, and Caustics," Stavroudis not only covers his own research results, but also includes more recent developments. The book is divided into three parts, starting with basic mathematical concepts that are further applied in the book. Surface geometry is treated with classical mathematics, while the second part covers the k-function, discussing and solving the eikonal equation as well as Maxwell equations in this context. A final part on applications consists of conclusions drawn or developed in the first two parts of the book.
Note:
Fermat's principle and the variational calculus -- Space curves and ray paths -- The Hilbert integral and the Hamilton-Jacobi theory -- The differential geometry of surfaces -- Partial differential equations of the first order -- The geometry of wave fronts -- Ray tracing : generalized and otherwise -- Aberrations in finite terms -- Refracting the k-function -- Maxwell equations and the k-functions -- The modern schiefspiegler -- The Cartesian oval and its kin -- The pseudo Maxwell equations -- The perfect lenses of Gauss and Maxwell.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Stavroudis, O.N. (Orestes Nicholas), 1923- Mathematics of geometrical and physical optics. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, ©2006 ISBN 3527404481
Language:
English
Keywords:
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/3527608176
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/3527608176
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/3527608176
