Covering one of the most flourishing fields in physics, this is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate level courses in geometrical optics. It will also interest those wanting to learn its concepts and theories. Each chapter contains worked examples, and exercises are also included.
Covering one of the most flourishing fields in physics, this is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate level courses in geometrical optics. It will also interest those wanting to learn its concepts and theories. Each chapter contains worked examples, and exercises are also included.
Eustace L. Dereniak is a Professor of Optical Sciences and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. His research interests are in the areas of detectors for optical radiation, imaging spectrometers, and imaging polarimeter instrument development.
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1. Light propagation 2. Reflections and refractions at optical surfaces 3. Image formation 4. Mirrors and prisms 5. Curved optical surfaces 6. Thin lenses 7. Thick lenses 8. Mirrors 9. Optical apertures 10. Paraxial ray tracing 11. Aberrations in optical systems 12. Real ray tracing Appendices Index.