The Eye and Visual Optical Instruments
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- Authors:
- George Smith, University of Melbourne
- David A. Atchison, Queensland University of Technology
- Date Published: February 1997
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521478205
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A wide variety of optical instruments exists in which the human eye forms an integral part of the system. This book provides a detailed description of the visual ergonomics of such instruments. The book begins with a section on image formation and basic optical components. The authors then discuss various optical instruments that can be adequately described using geometrical optics, and follow this with a section on diffraction and interference, and the instruments based on these effects. There are separate sections devoted to ophthalmic instruments and aberration theory, with a final section covering visual ergonomics in depth. Containing many problems and solutions, this book will be of great use to undergraduate and graduate students of optometry, optical design, optical engineering, and visual science, and to professionals working in these and related fields.
Read more- Detailed coverage of visual optical instruments and associated visual ergonomics
- A main course-book for degree courses in optometry, visual science and surveying, emphasising visual optical instruments
- Many worked examples, as well as problems and solutions
- Over 350 high-quality illustrations
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'The Eye and Visual Optical Instruments will not become dated quickly and covers a tremendous range of topics ... this book is an outstanding reference work. It is lucid, gives a good feel for important concepts to anyone willing to work through it, and is a gold mine of practical information. It is a must for any appropriate library and will have great longevity ... I recommend it to anyone with an interest in practical optics.' Nigel Douglas, Optics and Photonics News
See more reviews'Such a comprehensive book should certainly be bought by all optometry and vision science departments and it would not be out of place in psychology libraries. At a price of £35 (for the paperback version) it is just about in the price range of students as well.' Mark Scase, Bulletin of the Applied Vision Association
'What I am looking for in an optics text is a book that simply explains the principle, builds on the basics and provides example, and problems for the student to practice … The Eye and Visual Optical Insturments fills nearly all these roles admirably … The language is beautifully clear, economical and complete in expression, and the diagrams are marvelously simple …'. Andrew Carkeet, New Zealand Optics
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- Date Published: February 1997
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521478205
- length: 828 pages
- dimensions: 255 x 180 x 31 mm
- weight: 1.262kg
- contains: 351 b/w illus. 31 tables 136 exercises
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Part I. General Theory:
1. Introduction
2. Image formation and ray tracing
3. Paraxial theory of refracting systems
4. Paraxial theory of reflecting systems
5. Non-Gaussian optics
6. Lens types and image formation
7. Mirror types and image formation
8. Prisms
9. Aperture stops, pupils, field lenses, and field stops
10. Defocus, depth-of-field and focussing techniques
11. Optical metrology
12. Photometry of optical systems
Part II. Geometrical Optical Instruments or Systems:
13. The eye
14. Ophthalmic lenses
15. Simple magnifiers
16. Microscopes
17. Telescopes
18. Macroscopes
19. Relay systems
20. Angle and distance measuring instruments
21. Cameras and camera lenses
22. Projectors
23. Collimators
24. Photometers and colorimeters
Part III. Physical Optics and Physical Optical Instruments:
25. Interferometry and interferometers
26. Diffraction and diffractive devices
Part IV. Ophthalmic Instruments:
27. Focimeters
28. Radiuscopes and keratometers
29. Ophthalmoscopes
30. The Badal optometer
31. Optometers
32. Binocular vision and testing instruments
Part V. Aberrations and Image Quality:
33. Aberration theory
34. Image quality
35. Aberrations of the eye
Part VI. Visual Ergonomics:
36. Visual ergonomics of monocular systems
37. Visual ergonomics of binocular systems
Appendices.
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