ABSTRACT

Discussing the principles of physical and geometrical optics from an engineering point of view, this book explains current optical technology and the applications of optical methods in a wide variety of fields, from astronomy and agriculture to medicine and semiconductors. It offers guidance in the selection of optical components for the construction of bread-board models using commercially available, standard components, and provides immediately useful equations without unnecessary mathematical derivations.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

Physical Optics

chapter 3|12 pages

Geometrical Optics

chapter 4|38 pages

Lenses

chapter 5|18 pages

Mirrors

chapter 6|18 pages

Prisms

chapter 7|6 pages

Diffraction Gratings

chapter 8|8 pages

Light Guides

chapter 9|8 pages

Filters

chapter 10|14 pages

Radiation Sources

chapter 11|14 pages

Radiation Detectors

chapter 12|54 pages

Optical Systems

chapter 13|8 pages

Experimental Optics

chapter 14|48 pages

Optics in Industry and Technology

chapter 15|26 pages

Optical Design