Field Theory of Nonimaging Optics

This book provides an analytical paradigm for Nonimaging Optics based on Field Theory,overcoming the traditional ray paradigm. It connects nonimaging optics to other radiative transfer theories and introduces new principles and tools for optical system design. It is intended for researchers, graduate students, academics, and professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 10 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book aims to revolutionize the traditional ray paradigm in Nonimaging Optics and provide an analytical framework based on Field Theory. As a secondary objective, the authors delve into the connections between this Field Theory of Nonimaging Optics and other radiative transfer theories.

The book introduces the Field Theory of Nonimaging Optics as a novel analytical paradigm, distinct from statistical approaches, to analyze problems in nonimaging geometrical optics. It is formulated based on the field theory of irradiance vector D, offering new principles and tools for optical system design methods. This new paradigm complements the flowline method and overcomes the limitations of the classical ray paradigm. It can be viewed as a generalization of the ray paradigm, leading to the development of more accurate and efficient computation algorithms.

In parallel, advancements in the understanding of Field Theory of Nonimaging Optics have resulted in significant progress in linking nonimaging optics to other seemingly unrelated theories of radiation transfer. The irradiance vector D can be regarded as the macroscopic average of the Poynting vector, with a clear connection to radiation pressure. Lorentz geometry techniques can also be employed to study D. Thermodynamic connections exist between nonimaging concentrators and the Stefan-Boltzmann law of radiation, providing a foundation for studying nonimaging optics from a phase space perspective.

This book is designed for researchers, graduate students, academics, and professionals seeking to analyze, design, and optimize optical systems. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the Field Theory of Nonimaging Optics, providing valuable insights into the field for a wide range of audiences.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367543440