Exploring Optics: A Visual Guide to Understanding Light and Its Properties

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For those seeking to learn physical optics, "Principles of Optics" by Max Born is recommended for its clear explanations and thorough derivations. Another option is "Modern Optics" from Dover Books, which offers a comprehensive mathematical overview but lacks visual illustrations. Users expressed a desire for resources that include strong visual elements to aid understanding. Recommendations for books with excellent illustrations were requested to enhance the learning experience. A focus on clear, step-by-step explanations alongside visual aids is essential for effective self-study in optics.
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Can anyone tell me a self teaching book or lecture notes on physical optics which has all the concept written in very clear and simple way with lots of example and all the related derivation done in step by step manner . As I am not so familiar with this subject but I want to start it so a good book is really needed . Thanks in advance
 
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Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation, Interference and Diffraction of Light ---By Max Born

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Modern Optics (Dover Books on Physics) gives a detailed math overview of Optics as a whole. Its only downfall is that their are not many illustrations (if you are visual learner)
 
FeynmanIsCool said:
Principles of Optics: Electromagnetic Theory of Propagation, Interference and Diffraction of Light ---By Max Born

Or
Modern Optics (Dover Books on Physics) gives a detailed math overview of Optics as a whole. Its only downfall is that their are not many illustrations (if you are visual learner)

thanks but can you suggest me some book which has great visual illustration
 
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