The Principles and Methods of Geometrical Optics (Classic Reprint): Especially as Applied to the Theory of Optical Instruments - Couverture souple

Southall, James Powell Cocke

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332918689 ISBN 13 : 9781332918683

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the paths of light with a rigorous Geometrical Optics reference.

This edition compiles essential equations, symbols, and methods used to analyze how rays refract and propagate through centered systems and spherical surfaces. It emphasizes practical computation, including formulae for path determination, principal planes, and pupil geometry, making it a reliable guide for students and professionals alike. Geared toward readers who want hands-on techniques, this book presents clear frameworks for tracing rays, applying refraction laws, and handling complex optical systems. It covers both classical approaches and alternative methods, such as parameter-based and angular descriptions, to support precise design and analysis.

• Detailed treatment of ray paths at spherical and planar interfaces, with step-by-step calculation schemes
• Definitions and usage of key symbols for distances, coordinates, and pupil geometry
• Explicit refraction formulae and alternative computation methods (Kerber, Seidel)
• Connections between chief rays, axial points, focal points, and image formation

Ideal for readers of advanced optics texts, engineering students, and professionals who need a thorough, field-tested reference on geometrical optics and ray tracing.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332918689
• ISBN 13: 9781332918683
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 656
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