Singer W., Totzeck M., Gross H. Handbook of Optical Systems, Vol. 2: Physical Image Formation

Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany, 2005. – 716 p. – ISBN: 3-527-40378-7The state-of-the-art full-colored handbook gives a comprehensive introduction to the principles and the practice of calculation, layout, and understanding of optical systems and lens design. Written by reputed industrial experts in the field, this text introduces the user to the basic properties of optical systems, aberration theory, classification and characterization of systems, advanced simulation models, measuring of system quality and manufacturing issues.
The objective of the complete book series is to impart the most important knowledge necessary for the understanding of and successful practical work in the area of optical design and simulation. The six volumes are devoted to the following subjects:
1.Fundamentals of Technical Optics
2.Physical Image Formation
3.Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems
4.Survey of Optical Instruments
5.Metrology of Optical Components and Systems
6.Advanced Physical Optics
Volume 1 gives a general introduction to the field of technical optics. Although part of the series, it acts as a fully selfstanding book. With more than 700 full color graphs and it is a intuitive introduction for the beginner and a comprehensive reference for the professional.
Physical image formation – no other subject is quite as closely connected with the name of Ernst Abbe. Ernst Abbe derived the first comprehensive theoretical descrip- tion of optical image formation, he never published his work apart from a few remarks, which he made in 1873. Ernst Abbe died in 1905. It is therefore a privilege to dedicate this second volume of the Handbook of Optical Systems to the 100 th anniversary of his death.
Since the time of Abbe, the complexity of optical systems has increased consider- ably and the level of knowledge about them has improved a great deal. In modern systems, the use of laser light sources makes it necessary to consider the questions of coherence. Imaging at high numerical apertures, or the use of crystal materials, generates polarization effects. Digital image detection with pixellated solid-state sensors involves the consideration of sampled images. Modern image formation methods are frequently scanning methods, such as confocal imaging, where each object
point is individually illuminated and imaged. The resulting image is obtained elec- tronically, and further non-linear processes, such as digital filtering, are frequently applied. Here in Volume 2 we will concentrate on the physical effects involved in image formation, but computerized methods of imaging will be discussed in later volumes.
Contents of Volume 1(276Mb)Paraxial Optics
Dielectric Interfaces
Materials
Raytracing
Photometry
Light Sources
Sensors and Receivers
Theory of Color
Optical Systems
Aberrations
Wave Optics
Plates and Prisms
Gratings
Special Components
Optical Measurement and Testing Techniques
Contents of Volume 2
The Wave Equation
Scalar Diffraction
Interference and Coherence
The Geometrical Optical Description and Incoherent Imaging
Coherence Theory of Optical Imaging
Three-dimensional Imaging
Image Examples of Selected Objects
Special System Examples and Applications
Polarization
Vector Diffraction
Polarization and Optical Imaging
Mathematical Appendix