The state-of-the-art full-colored handbook gives in six volumes a comprehensive introduction to the principles and the practice of calculation, layout and understanding of optical systems and lens design. Written by reputed industrial experts in the field the user is introduced to the basic properties of optical systems, aberration theory, classification and characterization of systems, advanced simulation models, measuring of system quality and manufacturing issues.

More than 3,000 full-colored illustrations and images support the reader and supply an easy understanding of complex optical systems and optical modeling.

Volume 1: Fundamentals of Technical Optics

Volume 2: Physical Image Formation

Volume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems

Volume 4: Survey of Optical Instruments

Volume 5: Metrology of Optical Components and Systems

Volume 6: Advanced Physical Optics

In this volume

The topics in this fifth volume cover the methods of measuring the properties of optical components and systems. The different fundamental techniques, such as interferometry, photometry, image analysis and polarimetry, are introduced and clearly discussed in detail. Subsequent chapters provide a survey of how to qualify optical materials, coatings and surfaces of optical components, combined with a treatment of light and radiation. As a result, this one-stop reference allows readers to select and configure metrology setups suitable to measure and qualify optical components and systems with respect to the specific requirements limiting their performance.

From the contents

46 Interferometry

47 Non-interferometric Wavefront Sensing

48 Radiometry

49 Image Analysis

50 Distance and Angle Metrology

51 Polarimetry

52 Testing the Quality of Optical Materials

53 Testing the Geometry of Optical Components

54 Testing Texture and Imperfections of Optical Surfaces

55 Testing the Quality of Coatings

56 System Testing

The state-of-the-art full-colored handbook gives a comprehensive introduction to the principles and the practice of calculation, layout, and understanding of optical systems and lens design. Written by reputed industrial experts in the field, this text introduces the user to the basic properties of optical systems, aberration theory, classification and characterization of systems, advanced simulation models, measuring of system quality and manufacturing issues.

In this Volume

Volume 5 topics comprise the methods of measuring the properties of optical systems. The different fundamental techniques, such as propagation measurement and polarimetry, are introduced and discussed in detail and clarity. The presentation allows the reader, after having devised an optical system, to perform the measurements best suited to ascertain that the system fulfills the specific needs and requirements. The following chapters provide a survey on materials, coatings and surfaces of optical components, and combine this with a treatment of light and radiation. The book thus serves as a one-stop reference for metrology of optical systems.

Other Volumes

Volume 1: Fundamentals of Technical Optics
Volume 2: Physical Image Formation
Volume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems
Volume 4: Survey of Optical Instruments