Optical Design for Visual Systems (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT45) - Softcover

Bruce H. Walker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819438863 ISBN 13: 9780819438867

Publisher: SPIE Publications, 2000

Synopsis

This tutorial explains the human eye, its function, and performance limits from the perspective of an experienced optical engineer and lens designer. Concise and readable, with examples and data. Intended for students, practicing engineers, and technology users.

Contents

- Preface
- Introduction
- The Eye
- Magnification and Vision
- The Magnifier - Design
- The Eyepiece - Design
- The Microscope - Design
- The Telescope - Design
- The Borescope - Design
- The Periscope
- Design
- Biocular - Design
- Review and Summary of Design Concepts
- References
- Index

About this title

About the Author

Bruce H. Walker is an independent consultant with more than 40 years of experience in optical engineering and lens design. He received four patents for unusual lens design while working for General Electric, and for 20 years was with the Electro-Optical Division of Kollmorgen Corp. He also is a long-time contributor to the Photonics Handbook and Dictionary.

Edition details

• Publisher: SPIE Publications
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0819438863
• ISBN 13: 9780819438867
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 170