Geometrical and Visual Optics, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 16. July 2013
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-07-179082-6 (ISBN)
Description
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A COMPREHENSIVE, LEARNER-FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL OPTICSA Doody's Core Title for 2015.
Geometrical and Visual Optics, Second Edition is a rigorous, yet highly accessible text that expertly combines basic optics with clinical applications in a way that brings key optometry topics to life. It emphasizes a vergence approach to geometrical and visual optics,reinforcing its fundamental utility in clinical practice. Featuring an open, workbook-style design, the book avoids unnecessary math and focuses on those optical concepts and problem-solving skills that are the cornerstones of contemporary clinical eye care.
If you are an optometry student who wants to gain a complete, intuitive understanding of geometrical and visual optics, Geometrical and Visual Optics belongs on your reference shelf.
FEATURES
In-depth coverage of geometrical and visual optics spans the full spectrum of topics, from refraction at spherical surfaces, to thin and thick lenses, to depth of field, ametropia, magnification, retinal image size, and reflection
Focus on the vergence approach provides a conceptual paradigmfor the book and underscores its strategic application in clinical practice
Valuable chapter on basic terms and concepts reviews light sources, rays, and pencils; vergence; and refraction and Snell's law
Primary emphasis on core concepts, with a minimum of formulae and superfluous mathematics
Chapter-ending self-assessment problems of varying complexity--with worked-out answers--and two comprehensive practice examinations with answers
Exceptional pedagogy, including concept-clarifying figures and chapter summaries with key formulae
PRAISE FOR DR. STEVEN SCHWARTZ:
Like his popular book, Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation, Dr. Schwartz offers a foundational optics text for eye care professionals in training and those seeking a concise review. Dr. Schwartz's contributions to our collective success remain unmatched. -- Jeff Rabin, Optometry and Vision Science
Geometrical and Visual Optics, Second Edition is a rigorous, yet highly accessible text that expertly combines basic optics with clinical applications in a way that brings key optometry topics to life. It emphasizes a vergence approach to geometrical and visual optics,reinforcing its fundamental utility in clinical practice. Featuring an open, workbook-style design, the book avoids unnecessary math and focuses on those optical concepts and problem-solving skills that are the cornerstones of contemporary clinical eye care.
If you are an optometry student who wants to gain a complete, intuitive understanding of geometrical and visual optics, Geometrical and Visual Optics belongs on your reference shelf.
FEATURES
In-depth coverage of geometrical and visual optics spans the full spectrum of topics, from refraction at spherical surfaces, to thin and thick lenses, to depth of field, ametropia, magnification, retinal image size, and reflection
Focus on the vergence approach provides a conceptual paradigmfor the book and underscores its strategic application in clinical practice
Valuable chapter on basic terms and concepts reviews light sources, rays, and pencils; vergence; and refraction and Snell's law
Primary emphasis on core concepts, with a minimum of formulae and superfluous mathematics
Chapter-ending self-assessment problems of varying complexity--with worked-out answers--and two comprehensive practice examinations with answers
Exceptional pedagogy, including concept-clarifying figures and chapter summaries with key formulae
PRAISE FOR DR. STEVEN SCHWARTZ:
Like his popular book, Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation, Dr. Schwartz offers a foundational optics text for eye care professionals in training and those seeking a concise review. Dr. Schwartz's contributions to our collective success remain unmatched. -- Jeff Rabin, Optometry and Vision Science
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
170 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
873 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-179082-6 (9780071790826)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Steven Schwartz
Geometrical and Visual Optics, Second Edition
E-Book
06/2013
1st Edition
McGraw-Hill Education
€196.69
Available for download
Person
Dr. Schwartz studied optics at the School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley and has taught optics in both the basic curriculum and special Board review courses. He has co-chaired the Examination Development Commission, National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Content
1. Basic Terms and Concepts 2. Refraction at Spherical Surfaces 3. The Vergence Relationship 4. Thin Lenses 5. Optical Systems with Multiple Surfaces 6. Thick Lenses7. Ametropia8. Accommodation 9. Cylindrical Lenses and the Correction of Astigmatism 10. Prisms 11. Depth of Field 12. Magnification and Low Vision Devices 13. Retinal Image Size 14. Reflection 15. Aberrations Answers to Self-Assessment ProblemsAppendix A: Entrance and Exit Pupils of Telescopes Appendix B: Location of Purkinje Image IIIAppendix C: Fluid LensesAppendix D: Javal's RuleAppendix E: Derivation of the Paraxial RelationshipAppendix F: Correction of Chromatic AberrationPractice ExaminationsAnswers to Practice ExaminationsIndex