Problems And Solutions In Optics And Photonics

Cover
Contents
1. Matrix Method in Paraxial Optics
	A Quick Review
	1.1 Effect of Translation
	1.2 Effect of Refraction
	1.3 Unit Planes
	Problems
	Solutions
2. Fermat’s Principle, Snell’s Law and Ray Equation
	A Quick Review
	2.1 Fermat’s Principle
	2.2 Ray Equations in Inhomogenous Media
	Problems
	Solutions
3. Optical Instruments
	A Quick Review
	3.1 The Eye
	3.2 Magnifying Glass
	3.3 Compound Microscope
	3.4 Telescope
	Problems
	Solutions
4. Aberrations
	A Quick Review
	4.1 Chromatic Aberration
	4.2 Spherical Aberration
	Problems
	Solutions
5. Huygens’ Principle and its Applications
	A Quick Review
	5.1 Introduction
	Problems
	Solutions
6. Interference—Division of Wavefront
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
7. Interference by Division of Amplitude
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
8. Multiple Beam Interferometry
	A Quick Review
	8.1 Multiple Reflections from a Plane Parallel Film
	8.2 Modes of the Fabry-Perot Cavity
	8.3 Resolving Power
	Problems
	Solutions
9. Fraunhofer Diffraction: I
	A Quick Review
	9.1 Fraunhofer Diffraction by a Single Slit
	9.2 Fraunhofer Diffraction by Multiple Slits
	9.3 Resolving Power of a Grating
	9.4 Diffraction by a Circular Aperture
	9.5 Limit of Resolution
	Problems
	Solutions
10. Fraunhofer Diffraction II: The Diffraction Integral
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
11. Fresnel Diffraction
	A Quick Review
	11.1 Fresnel Diffraction Integral
	11.2 Diffraction of a Gaussian Beam
	11.3 Fresnel Integrals
	11.4 The Straight Edge Diffraction Pattern
	Problems
	Solutions
12. Fourier Optics and Holography
	A Quick Review
	12.1 Fourier Optics
	12.2 Holography
	Problems
	Solutions
13. Polarisation I: Basics and Double Refraction
	A Quick Review
	13.1 Linearly Polarised Waves
	13.2 Malus’ Law
	13.3 Circularly Polarised Waves
	13.4 Elliptically Polarised Waves
	13.6 Anisotropic Media: Biaxial Media
	13.7 Anisotropic Media: Uniaxial Media
	13.8 Velocity of Ordinary and Extraordinary Waves
	13.9 Velocity of Ordinary and Extraordinary Rays
	Problems
	Solutions
14. Polarisation II: Jones Vectors and Jones Matrices
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
15. Maxwell’s Equations and the Wave Equation
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
16. Group Velocity and Pulse Dispersion
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
17. Lasers
	A Quick Review
	17.1 Einstein Coefficients
	17.2 Lineshape Functions
	17.3 The Threshold Condition
	17.4 Modes in a Cavity
	Problems
	Solutions
18. Fiber Optics I: Basic Concepts and Ray Optics
	Considerations in Multimode Fibers A Quick Review
	18.1 Step Index Fiber
	18.2 Attenuation
	18.3 Material Dispersion
	18.4 Parabolic Index Fiber
	Problems
	Solutions
19. Basic Waveguide Theory and Concept of Modes
	A Quick Review
	19.1 Step Index Symmetric Profile
	19.2 TE Modes of a Symmetric Step Index Planar Waveguide
	19.3 TM Modes of a Symmetric Step Index Planar Waveguide
	19.4 TE Modes in a Parabolic Index Medium
	Problems
	Solutions
20. Fiber Optics II: Single Mode Fibers
	A Quick Review
	20.1 Cut-off Frequencies and Number of Modes
	20.2 Empirical Formula for the Normalised Propagation Constant
	20.3 Spot Size of the Fundamental Mode
	20.4 Splice Loss due to Transverse Misalignment
	20.5 Pulse Dispersion in Single Mode Fibers
	Problems
	Solutions
21. Integrated Optics
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
22. Electro-Optic Effect
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
23. Acousto-Optic Effect
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
24. Nonlinear Optics
	A Quick Review
	Problems
	Solutions
Appendix: Multiple Choice Questions
References and Suggested Readings