Malacara and Malacara (both of the Centro de Investigaciones en Optica, Mexico) describe classical aspects of lens design and touch upon some modern techniques and methods of optical instrumentation, such as astronomical telescopes, gaussian beams, and computer lens design. The basic concepts of first-and third-order theory of lenses are presented and the theory of the primary aberrations of centered optical systems is developed. Wave and ray methods for lens design evaluation are described along with diffraction effects in optical systems. The remaining half of the material describes major optical instruments and their design. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Infused with more than 500 tables and figures, this reference clearly illustrates the intricacies of optical system design and evaluation and considers key aspects of component selection, optimization, and integration for the development of effective optical apparatus. The book provides a much-needed update on the vanguard in the field with vivid explanations of computer-aided strategies and developments essential for success in the engineering of modern optical structures. It analyzes the performance of a wide range of optical materials, components, and systems, from simple magnifiers to complex lenses used in photography, ophthalmology, telescopes, microscopes, and projection systems.
