Introduction To Optics And Optical Imaging

Description:

Electrical Engineering Introduction to Optics and Optical Imaging With a keen focus on providing readers with a working knowledge of optical systems and their principles of operation, Introduction to Optics and Optical Imaging employs today’s most important methods for optical analysis: geometrical ray optics, diffraction integral techniques, and the Abbe plane wave spectrum technique. This thoughtfully organized text uses fundamental electromagnetics as its underlying framework, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of both classical and modern optics theory. A wide range of optical imaging, diffracting, and signal processing devices and systems are covered, including up-to-the moment image processing and holography technology. Understanding the theories presented in Introduction to Optics and Optical Imaging is an essential step for readers who want to produce effective designs using current software. The author has carefully incorporated practical mathematics throughout for readers who want to further their analytical understanding of the material. Introduction to Optics and Optical Imaging will be an indispensable guide for advanced undergraduate engineering students, practicing engineers, and optical scientists seeking a comprehensive background in physical optics.

Table of Contents:

Preface.

ELECTROMAGNETICS FOR OPTICS: THREE VIEWPOINTS.

Foundations of the Diffraction Integral Method.

Foundations of the Plane Wave Spectrum Method.

Foundations of Geometrical Optics.

LENS ACTION FROM THREE VIEWPOINTS.

Focusing and Imaging Properties of Lenses: Ray Optical Viewpoint.

Focusing and Imaging Properties of Lenses: Diffraction Integral Viewpoint.

Focusing and Imaging Properties of Lenses: The Plane Wave Spectrum Viewpoint.

REFLECTIVE AND REFRACTIVE OPTICS.

Classical Optical Imaging Instruments.

Other Common Optical Components.

Aberration Theory.

OPTICAL INTERFERENCE PHENOMENA.

Applications of the Plane Wave Spectrum Concept: Introduction to Diffraction Gratings.

Introduction to Optical Moiré Techniques.

Interference and Interferometers.

Introduction to Holography.

INTRODUCTION TO OPTICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING.

A Sampling of Optical Information Processing Systems Based on Fourier Plane Filtering.

APPENDIXES.

Appendix A: Elements of Vector Analysis.

Appendix B: Theorems and Relations from Fourier Analysis.

Appendix C: Vector Calculations in Source and Field Coordinates.

Singularity Functions.

Fresnel Integrals.

Bessel Functions of Integer Order.

Index.

About the Author.