Geometric, Physical, and Visual Optics - Hardcover

Keating PhD, Michael P.

 
9780750672627: Geometric, Physical, and Visual Optics
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0750672625 ISBN 13: 9780750672627
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002

Synopsis

Completely revised and updated, you will benefit from new and rewritten sections on: axial magnification

  • Jackson Cross Cylinder tests
  • retinoscopy reflex motions
  • field of view
  • the optics of indirect ophthalmoscopy
  • optical aberrations
  • diffractive lenses
  • the Doppler shift
  • lasers and the similarities and differences of Gaussian laser beams versus the propagation of light from a point source
  • plus, a new appendix on angles and basic trigonometry.
    • Although not a matrix optics text, matrices are used extensively in the chapters on spherical systems and off-axis aspects of astigmatism. In particular, the matrix treatment of astigmatism serves as a foundation for the recently developed, much improved statistical techniques that deal with refractive corrections and astigmatism in all its aspects.

    * Emphasizes conceptual understanding and development of optical intuition * Uses the vergence-dioptric power-wavefront approach * Helpful review for optometry boards and qualifying examinations

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    Review

    "keating provides an excellent text for the optometry student and practitioners. Very straightforward and accessible."

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    Publisher
    Butterworth-Heinemann
    Publication date
    2002
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0750672625
    ISBN 13 
    9780750672627
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    2
    Number of pages
    632