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Fundamentals of the Physical Theory of Diffraction

Fundamentals of the Physical Theory of Diffraction

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"Fundamentals of the Physical Theory of Diffraction" by Pyotr Ya. Ufimtsev is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

The book is a complete, comprehensive description of the modern Physical Theory of Diffraction (PTD) based upon the concept of elementary edge waves. The theory is demonstrated with examples of the diffraction of acoustic and electromagnetic waves at perfectly reflecting objects. Readers develop the skills to apply PTD to solve various scattering problems. The derived analytic expressions clearly illustrate the physical structure of the scattered field. They additionally describe all of the reflected and diffracted rays and beams, as well as the fields in the vicinity of caustics and foci. Shadow radiation, a fundamental component of PTD, is introduced and proven to contain half the total scattered power. The equivalence relationships between acoustic and electromagnetic diffracted waves are established and emphasized. Throughout the book, the author enables readers to master both the theory and its practical applications. Plotted numeric results supplement the theory and facilitate the visualization of individual contributions of distinct parts of the scattering objects to the total diffracted field Detailed comments help readers understand and implement all the critical steps of the analytic and numeric calculations Problem sets in each chapter give readers an opportunity to analyse and investigate the diffraction phenomena

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Best For: Students and researchers in physics and engineering focusing on wave scattering and diffraction.
Focus: Detailed explanation of the Physical Theory of Diffraction based on elementary edge waves.
Covers: Diffraction of acoustic and electromagnetic waves at perfectly reflecting objects, with analytic expressions illustrating scattered wave structures.
Why It Matters: Provides a comprehensive framework to understand and apply diffraction theory to practical scattering problems in physics.

"Fundamentals of the Physical Theory of Diffraction" by Pyotr Ya. Ufimtsev is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Light & Optics

Author: Pyotr Ya. Ufimtsev

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

The book is a complete, comprehensive description of the modern Physical Theory of Diffraction (PTD) based upon the concept of elementary edge waves. The theory is demonstrated with examples of the diffraction of acoustic and electromagnetic waves at perfectly reflecting objects. Readers develop the skills to apply PTD to solve various scattering problems. The derived analytic expressions clearly illustrate the physical structure of the scattered field. They additionally describe all of the reflected and diffracted rays and beams, as well as the fields in the vicinity of caustics and foci. Shadow radiation, a fundamental component of PTD, is introduced and proven to contain half the total scattered power. The equivalence relationships between acoustic and electromagnetic diffracted waves are established and emphasized. Throughout the book, the author enables readers to master both the theory and its practical applications. Plotted numeric results supplement the theory and facilitate the visualization of individual contributions of distinct parts of the scattering objects to the total diffracted field Detailed comments help readers understand and implement all the critical steps of the analytic and numeric calculations Problem sets in each chapter give readers an opportunity to analyse and investigate the diffraction phenomena

AuthorPyotr Ya. Ufimtsev
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Published2014-05-19
ISBN-139781118753668
BindingHardcover
Pages496
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicLight & Optics
SeriesIEEE Press

Format: Hardcover

Length: 496 pages

Language: English

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