Field Guide to Optical Engineering
Will be published approx. on 21. April 2025
Book
Spiral bound
138 pages
978-1-5106-8556-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book concisely presents the basics of modern optical engineering. The contents cover geometrical optics, wave optics, and Gaussian beam optics. Various optical components, devices, and instruments are described, with emphasis on several types of imaging lenses. Optical system performances, particularly lens image quality, are discussed. Optical fabrication and mounting tolerances are also included. This book is a handy reference for engineers, scientists, teachers, and students.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bellingham
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-5106-8556-7 (9781510685567)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Reflection and Refraction
Wave Optics
Optical Materials
Optical Coatings
Lens Properties and Types
Mirror Properties
Optical Aberrations
Optical Component Specifications and Tolerances
Prisms
Filters and Beamsplitters
Polarizers and Waveplates
Gratings
Optical Fibers
Camera Lenses
Other Types of Lens Systems
Image Quality
Human Eyes
Illumination Optics
Light Sources
Gaussian Beam Optics
Laser Optics
Optical Instruments
Interferograms
Detectors and Sensors
Optical Component Vendors
Mounting and Handling Optical Components
Wave Optics
Optical Materials
Optical Coatings
Lens Properties and Types
Mirror Properties
Optical Aberrations
Optical Component Specifications and Tolerances
Prisms
Filters and Beamsplitters
Polarizers and Waveplates
Gratings
Optical Fibers
Camera Lenses
Other Types of Lens Systems
Image Quality
Human Eyes
Illumination Optics
Light Sources
Gaussian Beam Optics
Laser Optics
Optical Instruments
Interferograms
Detectors and Sensors
Optical Component Vendors
Mounting and Handling Optical Components