The Art and Science of Optical Design

The Art and Science of Optical Design is a comprehensive introduction to lens design, covering the fundamental physical principles and key engineering issues. Several practical examples of modern computer-aided lens design are worked out in detail from start to finish. The basic theory and results of optics are presented early on in the book, along with a discussion of optical materials. Aberrations, and their correction, and image analysis are then covered in great detail. Subsequent chapters deal with design optimization and tolerance analysis. Several design examples are then given, beginning with basic lens design forms, and progressing to advanced systems such as gradient index and diffractive optical components. In covering all aspects of optical design, including the use of modern lens design software, this book will be invaluable to students of optical engineering as well as to anyone engaged in optical design at any stage.

List of contents

1. Introduction - the art and science of optical design; 2. Basic optics for design; 3. Aberrations; 4. Image analysis; 5. Design optimization; 6. Tolerance analysis; 7. Design examples; 8. Summary and conclusions.

Summary

A comprehensive introduction to lens design, covering both physical principles and engineering issues. Several practical examples of computer-aided lens design are worked out in detail, beginning with basic lens design forms, and progressing to advanced systems, such as gradient index and diffractive optical components.

Product details

• Authors: R. R. Shannon, Robert R. Shannon, Robert Rennie Shannon, Shannon Robert R.
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.06.1997
• EAN: 9780521454148
• ISBN: 978-0-521-45414-8
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 35 mm
• Weight: 1300 g
• Illustrations: 368 b/w illus. 11 tables, Zeichnungen, nicht spezifiziert, Tabellen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Optics, SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light, Optical physics, Applied optics