Practical Optical System Layout: And Use of Stock LensesA complete optical systems design course for general optical engineers! Practical optical system layout. The ``first cut'' design of an optical system--anything from a telescope to a complicated VR helmet--is usually not done by a specialist but by a more general optical engineer. This book, drawn from the author's extensive seminar experience, details such basic design techniques in a clear, concise, ``low-math'' way that is sure to be readily accessible to anyone with a working knowledge of optics. It discusses the characteristics of a wide range of optical components, how to determine the type of components to be used, and how to arrange these components so that the system measures up to its performance objectives. Practical, step-by-step coverage includes succinct equations, simple diagrams, and clear explanations. For less experienced designers, the chapter on utilizing stock lenses (to test a concept or to prove out a possible finished device) should be especially useful. |
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achromatic achromatic doublet afocal system anamorphic angular aperture stop astigmatism axial back focus beam blur Bravais brightness camera lens chromatic aberration collimated coma component powers concave condenser conjugate convex curved detector determine diameter diffraction distant object doublet effective focal length element entrance pupil equations erector exit pupil eye relief eyelens eyepiece f-number F₁ field angle field lens field of view Figure first-order focal length galilean Gauss illumination image distance indicated lens design light limit lumens magnification measured meniscus meridian microscope mirror negative Note numerical aperture object and image object distance objective lens optical system P₁ P₂ paraxial plano planoconvex positive prime lens principal point principal ray prism produce projection lens ray height ray slope raytrace relay lens Sample calculations shown in Fig simply space spherical aberration surface system layout target telephoto telescope thin lens tion vignetting zoom Φα