Lens Design for Imaging

Volume 2: Aberration Theory
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-3-527-41458-1
Verlag: Wiley-VCH GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 816 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm

Aberration theory deals with the imperfections in optical systems that can distort images. Understanding these imperfections is vital for designing high-quality optical instruments.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gross, Herbert

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Optik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Optik, Lasertechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Elektronik, Optik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

13. Aberration Expansion
14. Primary Aberrations
15. Wave Aberrations
16. Aberrations with Diffraction
17. Higher Orders
18. Astigmatism and Parabasal Pencils
19. Vectorial Aberration Theory
20. Pupil Aberrations and Sine Condition
21. Special Aberration Topics
22. Aberrations of Special Components

Über Autor(innen)

Herbert Gross has 30 years experience designing optical systems at Zeiss AG and has spent 12 years teaching and conducting research at the University of Jena, Germany. His unique background spans both industrial lens design and academic research, providing him with deep insights into both the theoretical foundations and practical challenges of optical system development.