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This chapter first describes the theories and laws in classic optics, and highlights their drawbacks and challenges in engineering applications. Then the macroscopic and microscopic theories of meta-surface-waves are presented as a cornerstone of EO 2.0. Subsequently, the generalized theories and laws of diffraction, reflection and refraction, absorption, and radiation are discussed in detail.

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Luo, X. (2019). Theoretical Basis. In: Engineering Optics 2.0. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-5755-8_2

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