The Art and Science of Optical Design

A comprehensive introduction to modern lens design, complete with several worked examples.

Robert R. Shannon (Author)

9780521588683, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 13 June 1997

630 pages, 368 b/w illus. 11 tables
25.4 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm, 1.11 kg

'Whether used as a textbook for students or a reference book for optical engineers, the scope and relevance of the contents are such that many readers would come back to it again and again.' Davood Heshmaty, Contemporary Physics

The Art and Science of Optical Design is a comprehensive introduction to lens design, covering the fundamental physical principles and key engineering issues. Several practical examples of modern computer-aided lens design are worked out in detail from start to finish. The basic theory and results of optics are presented early on in the book, along with a discussion of optical materials. Aberrations, and their correction, and image analysis are then covered in great detail. Subsequent chapters deal with design optimisation and tolerance analysis. Several design examples are then given, beginning with basic lens design forms, and progressing to advanced systems, such as gradient index and diffractive optical components. In covering all aspects of optical design, including the use of modern lens design software, this book will be invaluable to students of optical engineering as well as to anyone engaged in optical design at any stage.

1. Introduction - the art and science of optical design
2. Basic optics for design
3. Aberrations
4. Image analysis
5. Design optimization
6. Tolerance analysis
7. Design examples
8. Summary and conclusions.

Subject Areas: Applied optics [TTB]