theproperties of lenses, optical image processing, and holography tothe Gaussian beam, light propagation in anisotropic media, externalfield effects, polarization of light and its majorapplications.* The book is self-contained and is suitable as a textbook for atwo-semester course.* Provides a particularly good discussion of the electromagneticsof light in bounded media.* Only book that treats the two complementary topics, fiber andintegrated optics.* Careful and thorough presentation of the topics that makes itwell suited for courses and self study.* Includes numerous figures, problems and worked-outsolutions.* Heavily illustrated with over 400 figures specially formatted toaid in comprehension.

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