Fundamentals of Photonics

Fundamentals of Photonics, 3rd Edition, is a self-contained, introductory-level textbook surveying engineering and applied physics in photonics. The work blends foundational theory with practical applications across modern optical systems.

Initial chapters establish primary theories of light, addressing ray optics, wave optics, electromagnetic optics, photon optics, and light-matter interactions. These foundational principles build toward advanced subjects such as Fourier optics, photonic-crystal optics, ultrafast optics, and optical fiber communications.

Produced in full color, the 2019 edition adds an entirely new chapter on the optics of metals and plasmonic devices. Each chapter features highlighted equations, exercises, problems, summaries, and real-world system examples to support physics and engineering study.