Handbook of Optical Systems, Volume 4: Survey of Optical Instruments

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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


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The state-of-the-art full-colored handbook gives in six volumes 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 the user is introduced to the basic properties of optical systems, aberration theory, classification and characterization of systems, advanced simulation models, measuring of system quality and manufacturing issues. More than 3,000 full-colored illustrations and images support the reader and supply an easy understanding of complex optical systems and optical modeling.

Volume 1: Fundamentals of Technical Optics
Volume 2: Physical Image Formation
Volume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems
Volume 4: Survey of Optical Instruments
Volume 5: Metrology of Optical Components and Systems
Volume 6: Advanced Physical Optics

This fourth volume presents a survey of the known different types of optical systems, based on the principles of image formation, aberration control, quality criteria and realization aspects, which are covered in the first three volumes. Starting with the human eye, binoculars, eyepieces and elementary systems, more complex system types, such as photographic lenses, systems for the infrared, zoom setups, microscope optics and telescopes are discussed. Furthermore, special aspects of lithographic projection lenses, relay optical lenses and optical scan systems as well as more general projection systems are outlined. Finally, more specialized aspects are treated, including interferometer optics, auto focus control systems and spectroscopic setups. The various system types are described in a coherent manner to provide readers with a thorough background for their own developments.


From the contents
Human Eye
Eyepieces
Elementary Systems
Photographic Lenses
Infrared Systems
Zoom Systems
Microscope Optics
Telescopes
Lithographic Projection Lenses
Miscellaneous System Types



About the Author


Herbert Gross studied physics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, and joined Carl Zeiss in 1982, where has since been working in the department of optical design. His special areas of interest are the development of simulation methods, optical design software and algorithms, the modeling of laser systems and simulation of problems in physical optics, and the tolerance and the measurement of optical systems. Since 1995, he has been head of the central optical design department at Zeiss. In 1995, he received his PhD at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, on the modeling of laser beam propagation in the partial coherent region.