Classical Are There Good Thermodynamics and Optics Books for Physics Students?

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A physics student seeks recommendations for books on general thermodynamics that include engaging problems, as well as a text covering optics, wave optics, and geometrical optics. For thermodynamics, "Thermal Physics" by Schroeder is suggested for its comprehensive approach and problem sets. For optics, "Modern Optics" by Guenther is recommended for its thorough coverage of the subject.
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I'm a physics student in university, I want to find a book about general thermodynamics which has great and interesting problems. Includes a bit of statistical physics and molecular physics.
And a book has theory and problems about optics, wave optics and geometrical optics.
Thanks for helping
 
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For TD: Schroeder, Thermal Physics.
 
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How about optics ?
 
Modern Optics by Guenther
 
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