Optics for Technicians

Offers an introduction to optics and optical fabrication that provides technicians with simple explanations supported by illustrations and diagrams. The behaviour and performance of optical elements as individual components and as members of complete systems are discussed and evaluated. Detailed examples and calculations are included.

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This book is an introduction to optics and optical fabrication that provides technicians with simple explanations supported by illustrations and diagrams. Detailed examples and calculations are also included.

The behaviour and performance of optical elements as individual components and as members of complete systems are discussed and evaluated. Further topics include the manufacturing, testing, and mounting of optical elements; two-element systems; optical coatings; and aberrations.