Introduction to Fourier optics
by Joseph W. Goodman · first published 1968
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The second edition of this respected text considerably expands the original and reflects the tremendous advances made in the discipline since 1968. All material has been thoroughly updated and several new sections explore recent progress in important areas, such as wavelength modulation, analog information processing, and holography. Fourier analysis is a ubiquitous tool with applications in diverse areas of physics and engineering. This book explores these applications in the field of optics with a special emphasis on applications to diffraction, imaging, optical data processing, and hologra
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If this stuff excites you, read the first chapter of Joe Goodman's book, Introduction to Fourier Optics. That's the book I read to really understand fourier transforms.
on “An Intuitive Explanation of Fourier Theory” ↗…similar way as a light through a small pinhole. Incidentally, pinholes and apertures are low pass filters. Some more info here Miles V. Klein, Thomas E. Furtak - Optics 2nd ed, Wiley Joseph W. Goodman - Introduction to Fourier optics, W.H. Freeman
on “Fluorite lenses: Corrective capabilities beyond ordinary optical glass” ↗One traditional university introduction happens to be written by Goodman ("good" man): Introduction to Fourier Optics.
on “What is interferometry?” ↗