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Optics and Optical Instruments : An Introduction Paperback B. K.
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- Book Title
- Optics and Optical Instruments : An Introduction Paperback B. K.
- ISBN
- 9780486606422
- Publication Name
- Optics and Optical Instruments : an Introduction
- Item Length
- 8.7in
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Series
- Dover Books on Physics Ser.
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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This invaluable practical guide shows how to set up working models of telescopes, microscopes, photographic lenses and projecting systems, then shows how to conduct experiments for determining accuracy, resolving power, identifying aberration, and more. Only elementary mathematics required. Index. 234 diagrams.
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Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486606422
ISBN-13
9780486606422
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127366255
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Optics and Optical Instruments : an Introduction
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Series
Dover Books on Physics Ser.
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.7in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.A677 S
Edition Number
3
Table of Content
CHAPTER I-REFLECTION AND REFRACTION "Experiments illustrating reflection at single, double and multiple mirrors" "Principles of periscope, binocular prism, roof edge reflection, pentagonal prism, tetrahedron" Concave and convex mirrors Laws of refraction Critical angle and internal reflection Action of lenses "Ray tracing methods, graphical and trigonometrical"CHAPTER II-FOCAL LENGTH MEASUREMENTS Optical bench "Focal lengths of " thin " positive and negative lenses" Two thin lenses in contact Two thin lenses separated Newton's method "Focal length of " thick " lenses" Magnification method Foco-collimator Collimator Nodal slide methodCHAPTER III-THE EYE General description with named parts and optical data Schematic eye Emmetropia and ametropia Correction of myopia and hypermetropia Working model of human eye Resolving power of eye Visual acuity limits Tests and theoretical explanationsCHAPTER IV-THE TELESCOPE "Model telescopes, astronomical and Galilean types" Measurement of magnification and angular field of view Entrance and exit pupils "Models of Huygenian, Ramsden and four-lens terrestrial eyepieces" Types of object glass and eyepieces used commerically "Tests on telescopes for definition, squaring-on, strain, stray light" "Resolving power, theory and practical tests" Necessary power of eyepiece Binocular telescopic instruments Angular accommodation Appartus for adjusting binocular telescopes Wide field of view sighting telescopes Variable power telescopesCHAPTER V-THE MICROSCOPE Hand magnifiers "Compound microscope, optical bench models and modern instruments" Correct setting up of the microscope Numerical aperture Apertometers "Resolving power, theory and practical testing" Necessary magnification to employ Photo-micrography Opaque objects Ultra-violet microscopy at various wavelengths Reflection microscopes Electron microscopeCHAPTER VI-PHOTOGRAPHIC LENSES Aberrations Principles for reducing coma and astigmatism "Optical bench models illustrating definition performance for meniscus, symmetrical and anastigmat types of photographic lenses" Theory with numerical examples illustrating the advantages of various types of glass Measurement of astigmatic fields Telephoto lenses Complete tests on photographic lenses "Resolving power, theory and practical tests" "Depth of focus, image space and object space" Schmidt cameraCHAPTER VII-OPTICAL PROJECTION SYSTEMS Measurement of solid angle "Intrinsic brightness, transmission factors, intensity of illumination on projection screens" Sources of light for projection purposes Projection of transparencies Loss of light in projection systems Projection of opaque objects "Searchlights, signaling lamps, headlights" Projection in engineering practice Physical experiments Microprojection "Lighthouse projection systems, marine lanterns, railway signal lamps"CHAPTER VIII-OPTICAL GLASS: ITS WORKING AND TESTING Advantages of a variety in optical glasses Production of optical glass Annealing Strain Homogeneity Optical constants Refractometry "Glass working, principles of grinding and polishing processes" Abrasives "Edging, radius of curvature measurements, mechanical and optical" "Test plates, flat and curved" Methods of producing test plates "Angle measurement, goniometer, auto-collimator, naked eye tests" Non-reflecting films on glassAPPENDIX Cleaning of glass surfaces Breath figures Balsaming Viscometer for pitch and balsam Silvering Photographic items Graticules Developers Webs Collodion films Waxes and cements Sources of lightINDEX
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Physics / Optics & Light, Ophthalmology, Physics / General
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science, Medical
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