 With a
focus on providing a working knowledge of optical systems and their principles of
operation, this book employs today's most important methods for optical analysis:
geometrical ray optics, raction integral techniques, and the Abbe plane wave spectrum
technique. This thoughtfully organized text uses fundamental electromagnetics as its
underlying framework, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of both classical and
modern optics theory. Understanding the theories presented in this book is an essential
step for readers who want to produce effective design using current software. The author
has carefully incorporated practical mathematics throughout for readers who want to
further their analytical understanding of the material. INTRODUCTION TO OPTICS AND
OPTICAL IMAGING will be an indispensable guide for advanced undergraduate engineering
students, practicing engineers, and optical scientists seeking a comprehensive background
in physical optics. "~" Electromagnetics for Optics: Three Viewpoints:
Foundations of the Diffraction Integral Method; Foundations of the Plane Wave Spectrum
Method; Foundations of Geometrical Optics; Lens Action From Three Viewpoints: Ray Optical
Viewpoint; Diffraction Integral Viewpoint; Plane Wave Spectrum Viewpoint; Reflective and
Refractive Optics: Classical Optical Imaging Instruments; Other Common Optical Components;
Aberration Theory; Optical Interference Phenomena: Applications of the Plane Wave Spectrum
Concept: Introduction to Diffraction Gratings; Introduction to Optical Moire Techniques;
Interference and Interferometers; Introduction to Holography; Part V - Introduction to
Optical Information Processing: A Sampling of Optical Information Processing Systems Based
on Fourier Plane Opticsing |