Introduction to Optics: Find the Best Book & Online Resources

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The discussion centers on recommendations for introductory optics books. A free downloadable book titled "Optics" is shared via a link. Participants suggest that the choice of book depends on the reader's level of understanding, with Giancoli and Halliday & Resnick recommended for high school students. For undergraduate studies, a variety of options are available, catering to different levels of complexity in optics.
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What is the better book on introduction of optics?
if you have on online please give me the link
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