Almost All about Waves - (Dover Books on Physics) by John R Pierce (Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding waves in physics, covering various types of waves such as earthquake waves, ocean waves, sound waves, mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, and quantum waves.

The author explores the behavior common to these phenomena using minimal mathematics, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of mathematical proficiency.

The book covers topics such as wave media and modes, phase velocity and group velocity, vector and complex representation, energy and momentum, coupled modes and coupling between modes, polarization, diffraction, and radiation.

With its in-depth analysis and practical examples, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental principles of physics.