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Fundamentals of Geometrical Optics
Description
Optical imaging starts with geometrical optics, and ray tracing lies at its forefront. This book starts with Fermat’s principle and derives the three laws of geometrical optics from it. After discussing imaging by refracting and reflecting systems, paraxial ray tracing is used to determine the size of imaging elements and obscuration in mirror systems. Stops, pupils, radiometry, and optical instruments are also discussed. The chromatic and monochromatic aberrations are addressed in detail, followed by spot sizes and spot diagrams of aberrated images of point objects. Each chapter ends with a summary and a set of problems. The book ends with an epilogue that summarizes the imaging process and outlines the next steps within and beyond geometrical optics.
About Author(s)
Virendra N. Mahajan was born in Vihari, Pakistan, and educated in india and the united state. He received his Ph.D degree in optical science from the college of optical sciences, University of Arizona.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgment
Symbols and Notation
CHAPTER 1. Foundations of Geometrical Optics
CHAPTER 2. Refracting Systems
CHAPTER 3. Reflecting Systems
CHAPTER 4. Paraxial Ray Tracing
CHAPTER 5. Stops, Pupils, and Radiometry
CHAPTER 6. Optical Instruments
CHAPTER 7. Chromatic Aberrations
CHAPTER 8. Monochromatic Aberrations
CHAPTER 9. Spot Sizes and Diagrams
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
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