Handbook of optical systems / Volume 4, Survey of optical instruments / Herbert Gross, Fritz Blechinger, Bertram Achtner

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 4** presents a survey of optical systems, based on the principles of image formation, optical system setup and quality control which are covered by the first three volumes. Starting with the human eye, the chapters discuss all systems, from telescopes and binoculars to projection, spectroscopic and illumination systems. All these systems are characterized and described using coherent schemes and criteria to provide readers with a thorough background for their own developments. Other Volumes Volume 1: Fundamentals of Technical OpticsVolume 2: Physical Image FormationVolume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical SystemsVolume 5: Advanced Physical Optics 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 4 presents a survey of optical systems, based on the principles of image formation, optical system setup and quality control which are covered by the first three volumes. Starting with the human eye, the chapters discuss all systems, from telescopes and binoculars to projection, spectroscopic and illumination systems. All these systems are characterized and described using coherent schemes and criteria to provide readers with a thorough background for their own developments. Other Volumes Volume 1: Fundamentals of Technical Optics Volume 2: Physical Image Formation Volume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems Volume 5: Advanced Physical Optics The state-of-the-art handbook written by reputed industrial experts gives a comprehensive introduction in the principles and the practice of calculation, layout and understanding of optical systems and lens design. The authors combine for the first time theoretical aspects of optical modeling with applications of practical optical design. V. 1. Fundamentals Of Technical Optics -- V. 2. Physical Image Formation -- V. 3. Aberration Theory And Correction Of Optical Systems -- V. 4. Survey Of Optical Instruments -- V. 5. Metrology Of Optical Components And Systems -- V. 6. Advanced Physical Optics. Edited By Herbert Gross. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Optical systems have a wide range of technical applications (e.g. viewing devices, lens systems) and uses in industrial manufacturing. And while the design of optical systems requires a high level of expertise, there is, to date, no resource available, which allows beginners to learn optical design.