Geometric optics: theory and design of astronomical optical systems using Mathematica

The book familiarizes readers with the mathematical aspects of optical design, without the need for tedious computer calculations. The new presented approach to third-order aberration theory, which allows for easy derivation of third-order formulae, without resorting to the much more complex Hamiltonian formalism and Seidel's relations. Other features include a detailed presentation of the third-order design of cameras and telescopes; programs written using the Mathematica software package, which allow readers to obtain the third-order design of several optical configurations of astronomical telescopes in a few seconds; a new software program, developed by the author using Microsoft Windows, which allows the user to obtain the final form of all the optical combinationsconsidered , and many worked-out examples and exercises. Methods presented allow design of almost all optical combinations used in astronomy Programs written in Mathematica allow the reader to obtain third-order design in a matter offew seconds A new approach to third-order abberations theory is presented Maybe used as a textbook for graduate courses on astronomical optics, optical design, and geometric optics INDICE: Preface.- Fermat’s Principle and General Considerations.- GaussianOptics.- Fermat’s Principle and Third-Order Aberrations.- Newtonian and Cassegrain Telescopes.- Cameras for Astronomy.- Composed Cassegrain Telescopes.- Doublets and Triplets.- Other Optical Combinations.- Fermat’s Principle and WaveFronts.- Hamiltonian Optics.- Monochromatic Third-Order Abberations.- References.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-8176-4871-8
• Editorial: Birkhaüser
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 230
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés