Introduction to Modern Optics Pointing a satellite in the

Pointing a satellite in the right direction requires an extremely complex system — one that describes the satellite's orientation and at the same time predicts and either uses or neutralizes external influences

lively prose for which Lang was famous

first-year graduate

Illustrated by 22 maps and plans

this challenging volume will be of particular interest to teachers dealing with gifted and advanced classes

Introduction to Modern Optics Pointing a satellite in theThis incisive text provides a basic undergraduate level course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half of the book deals with classical physical optics; the second principally with the quantum nature of light. Chapters 1 and 2 treat the propagation of light waves, including the concepts of phase and group velocities, and the vectorial nature of light. Chapter 3 applies the concepts of partial coherence and