Author

Contributions

  • Olson, Craig, 1971- - Contributor
  • Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers - Contributor

Publication

2012 - SPIE, Bellingham, Wash. (1000 20th St. Bellingham WA 98225-6705 USA), Washington (State)

Language

English

Word Count

39,000 words, Guess

Page Count

156 pages

Physical Format

[electronic resource] /

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • LCCQC385 .B43 2012e

Alternate Titles

  • SPIE eBooks.
  • SPIE digital library.

Description

The process of designing lenses is both an art and a science. While advancements in the field over the past two centuries have done much to transform it from the former category to the latter, much of the lens design process remains encapsulated in the experience and knowledge of industry veterans. This Field Guide provides a working reference for practicing physicists, engineers, and scientists for deciphering the nuances of basic lens design. The book begins with an outline of the general process before delving into aberrations, basic lens design forms, and optimization. An entire section is devoted to techniques for improving lens performance. Sections on tolerancing, stray light, and optical systems are followed by an appendix covering related topics such as optical materials, nonimaging concepts, designing for sampled imaging, and ray tracing fundamentals.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • SPIE field guides -- FG 27

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