The Theory of Modern Optical Instruments: A Reference Book for Physicists, Manufacturers of Optical Instruments, and for Officers in the Army and Navy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Gleichen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265284910 ISBN 13: 9780265284919

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the foundations and practice of modern optical instruments .

This reference work explains how light behaves and how lenses, prisms, and systems form clear images, with practical guidance for designers and users alike.

This edition frames theory for non-technical readers and connects it to real instruments. It covers the laws of reflection and refraction, image formation in centered systems, and the application of these ideas to devices such as telescopes, microscopes, rangefinders, cystoscopes, and photographic objectives. The content blends fundamental principles with worked examples and insights from leading optical firms of the era.

• Core principles of light, refraction, dispersion, and telecentric systems
• Image formation in paraxial and non-paraxial regions, including conjugate planes and focal points
• Practical guidance for understanding and designing optical instruments
• Broad instrument coverage—from the eye and spectacles to telescopes, microscopes, rangefinders, and photography

Ideal for students, engineers, and professionals working with optical instruments who seek a clear, applicable reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265284910
• ISBN 13: 9780265284919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 381