The Geometrical Optics Workbook

David S. Loshin (Author)

9780750690522

Paperback, published 19 June 1991

224 pages
27.8 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.61 kg

This workbook is designed to supplement optics textbooks and covers all the traditional topics of geometrical optics. Terms, equations, definitions, and concepts are discussed briefly and explained through a series of problems that are worked out in a step-by-step manner which simplifies the problem-solving process. Additional practice problems are provided at the end of each chapter.

* - An indispensable tool when studying for the state and National Boards * - An ideal supplement to optics textbooks * - Covers the traditional topics of geometrical optics.

Introduction to Geometrical Optics
Laws of Reflection and Refraction
Prisms
Curved Refracting Surfaces
Thin Lenses
Cylindrical and Spherocyclindrical Lenses
Thick Lenses and Multiple Lens Systems
Reflection at Plane and Curved Surfaces
Ray Tracing
Summary for Quick Reference

Subject Areas: Optometry / opticians [MQR]