【簡介】 The fourth edition of Pedrottis' Introduction to Optics is a comprehensive revision of a classic guide to the fascinating properties of light, now with new authors. Ideally suited for undergraduate optics courses in physics and electrical/electronic engineering departments, this edition adopts a distinctive phenomenological approach, bringing the underlying science to life through interactive simulations and beautifully revised figures. The modular structure and succinct style of previous editions has been maintained, while the content has been modernized, new topics have been added, and a greater consistency of terminology attained. For even more effective learning, a recurring theme of student engagement runs throughout the text, supported by a multifaceted pedagogical package that reinforces key concepts, develops a clear understanding of optical technologies and applications, and connects to students' experiences and observations from everyday life. 【目錄】 Theme I. Introducing Light 1. The Optical Landscape 2. Ray Optics 3. Understanding Optical Instruments 4. Waves 5. Light Sources, Displays, and Detectors Theme II. A Scalar Field Approach to Light 6. Superposition of Waves 7. Interference of Light 8. Interferometry and Multilayer Films 9. Coherence 10. Fraunhofer Diffraction 11. Prisms, Diffraction Gratings, and Spectrometers Theme III. A Vector Field Approach to Light 12. Reflection and Transmission at Surfaces 13. Optical Fibers and Communications Technology 14. Mathematical Treatment of Polarization 15. Polarization in Practice Theme IV. Lasers and Laser Beams 16. Light-Matter Interactions 17. Lasers and Laser Operation 18. Laser Beams and Laser Cavities Theme V. Advanced Topics 19. Aberrations 20. Fourier Optics: Imaging and Spectroscopy 21. Fresnel Diffraction 22. Holography 23. Optical Properties of Materials 24. Nonlinear Optics and the Modulation of Light 25. Laser Technology and Applications 26. Optics of The Eye Appendices