E-Books →Analytical Lens Design using the Optical Plate Diagram An introduction to the fundamentals with practical applications

In this book, Rakich provides a fresh look at the optical plate diagram (OPD) of C R Burch, with design examples, descriptions of well-known (and some less well-known) design types, along with some interesting historical background. The OPD is a useful tool for conceptualizing the behavior of optical systems. Although Seidel aberration theory provides guidance as to the large-scale behavior of optical systems, the required algebra is sometimes a barrier to the visualization of solutions. By contrast, the diagram describes aberrations with reference to a simple mechanical analog that is in many cases conceptually simpler than Seidel theory. This book is highly recommended for optical designers seeking to broaden their conceptual understanding of optical systems and aberration theory. Part of IOP Series in Emerging Technologies in Optics and Photonics.