Modern optics has expanded into many beautiful topics. Bob Gunther has masterfully succeeded in presenting a concise, clear introduction to this fascinating field. Students and scholars worldwide will enjoy reading and consulting this succinct, well-informed, and wonderfully well-structured book.
Robert D. Guenther received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his graduate degrees in Physics from the University of Missouri. He has had research experience in condensed matter, high energy lasers, and optical physics. For nine years he was active in research management as a senior executive in the US Army, and was responsible for physics research sponsored by the Army. After retiring from the government, Dr. Guenther held the position of Interim
Director of the Free Electron Laser Laboratory and Executive Director at Fitzpatrick Center for Photonics and Communication Systems at Duke University. He has 30 years' experience teaching undergraduate optics. He retired from teaching and worked in two start-up companies developing products related
to imaging and spectroscopy.