Imaging Optics

This book provides a comprehensive and rigorous treatise on optical imaging, covering ray and wave optics, electromagnetic theory, geometrical optics, optical system design, diffraction theory, and vectorial wave propagation. It is essential for researchers and professionals in the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 984 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This extensive and self-contained text delves into the realm of optical imaging, encompassing both ray and wave optics, within a single comprehensive volume. Comprising three distinct parts, it begins with an introduction to electromagnetic theory, encompassing electromagnetic diffraction problems and the utilization of standard numerical methods like RCWA or FDTD to solve them. The second part focuses on the fundamental principles of geometrical optics, delving into the study of optical aberrations inherent in imaging systems, such as large-scale telescopes and high-resolution projection lenses. A detailed overview of state-of-the-art optical system design equips readers with the essential tools to effectively employ commercial optical design software. The final part explores diffraction theory, culminating in vectorial wave propagation, image formation, and image detection in high-aperture imaging systems. The broad perspective of this significant book offers researchers and professionals a thorough and rigorous treatise on the theoretical and applied aspects of optical imaging.

Weight: 1814g
Dimension: 197 x 253 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108428088