Optical Imaging and Aberrations: Part I. Ray Geometrical Optics

Optical Imaging and Aberrations: Part I. Ray Geometrical Optics

Author(s): Virendra N. Mahajan

Published: 1998

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.265735

PDF ISBN: 9780819478795

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This book examines how aberrations arise in optical systems and how they affect optical wave propagation and imaging based on geometrical and physical optics. It focuses on concepts, physical insight, and mathematical simplicity, intended for students and professionals. Figures and drawings illustrate concepts and enhance readability. This book is useful as a textbook, reference, or tutorial.

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Front Matter

CHAPTER 1.

Gaussian Optics

CHAPTER 2.

Radiometry of Imaging

CHAPTER 3.

Optical Aberrations

CHAPTER 4.

Geometrical Point-Spread Function

CHAPTER 5.

Calculation of Primary Aberrations: Refracting Systems

CHAPTER 6.

Calculation of Primary Aberrations: Reflecting and Catadioptric Systems

CHAPTER 7.

Calculation of Primary Aberrations: Perturbed Optical Systems

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