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which explains geometrical optics & wave optics in detail.
Born and Wolf is great if you're looking for a more advanced text.physicsnoob93 said:
Some of the most highly recommended books for learning about optics include "Introduction to Optics" by Frank L. Pedrotti, "Optics" by Eugene Hecht, and "Fundamentals of Optics" by Francis A. Jenkins and Harvey E. White.
Yes, there are several books on optics that are suitable for beginners, such as "Understanding Optics" by Keigo Iizuka and "Optics Demystified" by Stan Gibilisco.
Yes, there are many books that focus on specific topics within optics, such as "Nonlinear Optics" by Robert W. Boyd, "Fiber Optic Communications" by Joseph C. Palais, and "Optical Interferometry" by P. Hariharan.
For advanced study in optics, some recommended books include "Optics" by Brij Lal and J. C. Upadhyay, "Principles of Optics" by Max Born and Emil Wolf, and "Quantum Optics" by Mark Fox.
Yes, there are many online resources and e-books available for learning about optics, such as "Optics for Dummies" by Galen Duree and "Optics: An Introduction" by John M. T. Seitz and Michael A. Fiddy.