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Author Walker, Bruce H.

Title Optical design for visual systems / Bruce H. Walker
Published Bellingham, Wash. : SPIE Press, ©2000

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 159 pages) : illustrations
Series Tutorial texts in optical engineering ; v. TT 45
Tutorial texts in optical engineering ; v. TT 45.
Contents Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Eye. 2.1. General -- 2.2. Eye model -- 2.3. Spot-size analysis -- 2.4. The retina -- 2.5. Image quality -- 2.6. Normal vision -- 2.7. Peripheral vision -- 2.8. Review and summary
Chapter 3. Magnification and vision. 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Near object standard -- 3.3. Loupe magnification -- 3.4. Microscope magnification -- 3.5. Distant object magnification -- 3.6. Photographic systems -- 3.7. Video systems -- 3.8. Review and summary
Chapter 4. The magnifier-design. 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. The biconvex magnifier -- 4.3. The doublet magnifier -- 4.4. The triplet magnifier -- 4.5. The symmetrical two-doublet magnifier -- 4.6. Resolution -- 4.7. Review and summary
Chapter 5. The eyepiece-design. 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. The generic eyepiece -- 5.3. The Huygenian eyepiece -- 5.4. The Ramsden eyepiece -- 5.5. The Kellner eyepiece -- 5.6. The RKE eyepiece -- 5.7. The orthoscopic eyepiece -- 5.8. The symmetrical eyepiece -- 5.9. The Erfle eyepiece -- 5.10. The Scidmore eyepiece -- 5.11. The RKE wide-angle eyepiece -- 5.12. Eyepiece focus -- 5.13. Eyepiece with the eye -- 5.14. Review and summary
Chapter 6. The Microscope-design. 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Basic system specifications -- 6.3. Resolution goals and limits -- 6.4. 10x objective, starting lens form -- 6.5. New 10x objective design -- 6.6. Adding the eyepiece -- 6.7. Performance evaluation -- 6.8. Review and summary
Chapter 7. The telescope-design. 7.1. Introduction. -- 7.2. The astronomical telescope. -- 7.3. Resolution goals and limits. -- 7.4. The terrestrial telescope. -- 7.5. Resolution goals and limits. -- 7.6. Review and summary
Chapter 8. The borescope-design. 8.1. Introduction. -- 8.2. General optical configuration. -- 8.3. Objective lens design. -- 8.4. Common relay lens design. -- 8.5. Final relay lens design. -- 8.6. Eyepiece selection. -- 8.7. Magnification evaluation. -- 8.8. Review and summary
Chapter 9. The submarine periscope design. 9.1. Introduction. -- 9.2. General optical configuration. -- 9.3. Objective lens design. -- 9.4. Relay lens pair design. -- 9.5. Visual performance analysis. -- 9.6. True resolution gain. -- 9.7. Review and summary
Chapter 10. Biocular design. 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Biocular eyepiece -- 10.3. Head-up display (HUD) -- 10.4. Review and summary
Chapter 11. Review and summary of design concepts. 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. The model eye -- 11.3. Model eye resolution -- 11.4. Visual magnification -- 11.5. Other visual instruments -- 11.6. Conclusion -- References -- Index
Summary This tutorial explains the human eye, its function, and performance limits from the perspective of an experienced optical engineer and lens designer. It is concise and readable, with examples and data, and is intended for students, practicing engineers, and technology users
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 155) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Optical instruments -- Design and construction.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
Optical instruments -- Design and construction
Optisches Instrument
Instrumentos ópticos.
Óptica.
Optique -- Instruments -- Conception et construction.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781615837434
1615837434
9780819478627
0819478628