Handbook of Optical Systems, Volume 1

The state-of-the-art full-colored handbook gives a comprehensive introduction to the principles and the practice of calculation, layout, and understanding of optical systems and lens design. Written by reputed industrial experts in the field, this text introduces the user to the basic properties of optical systems, aberration theory, classification and characterization of systems, advanced simulation models, measuring of system quality and manufacturing issues.

In this Volume

Volume 1 gives a general introduction to the field of technical optics. Although part of the series, it acts as a fully selfstanding book. With more than 700 full color graphs and it is a intuitive introduction for the beginner and a comprehensive reference for the professional.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Paraxial optics

3 Dielectric interfaces

4 Materials

5 Raytracing

6 Photometry

7 Lightsources

8 Sensors and receivers

9 Theory of color

10 Optical systems

11 Aberrations

12 Waveoptics

13 Plates and prisms

14 Gratings

15 Special components

16 Testing

Other Volumes

Volume 2: Physical Image Formation

Volume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems

Volume 4: Survey of Optical Instruments

Volume 5: Advanced Physical Optics