Modern Optical Engineering - The Design of Optical Systems
by Smith, Warren J
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New York: McGraw Hill Book Company, 1966. Book. Good. Hardback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 476 pages. A reference book for the practicing engineer or scientist who requires a broad knowledge of optical engineering and design. Book is slightly cocked, and dustjacket is torn, contents are complete and clean..
Synopsis
The Latest Advances in Optical Engineering and Lens TechnologyLong-established as the definitive optics text and reference, Modern Optical Engineering has been completely revised and updated to equip you with all the latest optical and lens advances. The Fourth Edition now contains cutting-edge information on optical engineering theory, design, and practice, including new chapters on ray tracing, optical system design, and third-order aberration theory.Written by the renowned optical scientist Warren J. Smith, this state-of-the-art guide provides unsurpassed coverage of image formation, basic optical devices, image evaluation, fabrication and testing methods, and more. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Modern Optical Engineering features:The latest information on optical engineering theory, design, and practiceOver 150 detailed illustrationsNew to this edition: new coverage of ray tracing, optical system design, and third-order aberration theory; new lens designs; new optical design software; and new problems and exercisesInside This Updated Optical Engineering ClassicImage formationAberrationsPrisms and mirrorsThe eyeStops and aperturesOptical materialsInterference coatingsRadiometry and photometryBasic optical devicesOptical systemsRay tracingThird-order aberration theoryImage evaluationDesign of optical systems44 lens designsOptics fabrication and testing
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- Title
- Modern Optical Engineering - The Design of Optical Systems
- Author
- Smith, Warren J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Poor
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- McGraw Hill Book Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Optical Ophthalmic Eyes Medical
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- Medical; Medical - Ophthalmology;
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