Geometrical and Trigonometric Optics / Edition 1

by Eustace L. Dereniak, Teresa D. Dereniak

Overview

This new and up-to-date book covers the modern geometrical aspects of optics, which is the fundamental level of understanding the technology. Beginning with how light is generated and how fast it travels, the book discusses how materials interact with light, how various materials affect the velocity of light, and the ramifications of change in the speed of light. The concept of the index of refraction, and how it is used with Snell’s law to produce image forming systems, is developed. An ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate level courses in geometrical optics, this book will also interest those wanting to learn the concepts and theory of geometrical optics. Each chapter contains worked examples, and there are exercises to reinforce the reader’s understanding of material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521887465
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/04/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	420
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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.

Teresa D. Dereniak received her Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration from Cornell University. Her technical experience consists of product development engineering in the biomedical field.

Table of Contents

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.