Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Optics Overview
Chapter 2. Gaussian Optics: The Cardinal Points
Chapter 3. Paraxial Optics and Calculations
Chapter 4. Optical System Considerations
Chapter 5. The Primary Aberrations
Chapter 6. Third-Order Aberration Theory and Calculation
Chapter 7. Prism and Mirror Systems
Chapter 8. Characteristics of the Human Eye
Chapter 9. Stops, Apertures, Pupils and Diffraction
Chapter 10. Optical Materials
Chapter 11. Optical Coatings
Chapter 12. Principles of Radiometry and Photometry
Chapter 13. Optical System Layout
Chapter 14. Case Studies in System Layout
Chapter 15. Wave-Front Aberrations and MTF
Chapter 16. The Basics of Lens Design
Chapter 17. Lens Design for Eyepieces, Microscopes, Cameras, etc.
Chapter 18. Design of Mirror and Catadioptric Systems
Chapter 19. Selected Lens Designs, Analyzed and Annotated
Chapter 20. The Practice of Optical Engineering
Chapter 21. Getting the Most Out of "Stock" Lenses
Appendix A. Raytracing and Aberration Calculation
Appendix B. Some Standard Dimensions
Glossary
Index

About the Author

Warren J. Smith, chief scientist at Kaiser Electro-Optics and an independent consultant, is one of the most widely known writers and educators in the field of optical design. He is the author of Modern Optical Engineering, Modern Lens Design, and Practical Optical System Layout.