Theory of Reflection

Focusing on the reflection of electromagnetic and particle waves, this updated edition explores both sharp and diffuse interfaces. It covers a range of topics including absorption, anisotropy, and numerical methods, while introducing new chapters on periodically stratified media and chiral media. The treatment of uniaxial crystals is significantly expanded, providing comprehensive insights into reflection and transmission properties. Written for physicists, chemists, and engineers, the text is accessible, with essential mathematics clearly explained.