Geometric, Physical, and Visual Optics

Optics, Light, and Vision; The Geometric Behavior Of Light; Optical Obje cts and Images; Thin Lenses and Ray Diagrams; Thin Lens Equations; Thin Lens Eye Models; Single Spherical Refracting Interfaces; Plane Refractin g Interfaces and Reduced Systems; Lenses Revisited; Astigmatism: On Axis ; Prisms; Prism Properties Of Lenses; Prism and Dioptric Power In Off-Ax is Meridians; Reflection; The Gauss System; System Matrices; Angular Mag nification; Spectacle Magnification and Relative Spectacle Magnification ; Stops and Related Effects; Aberrations; Waves and Superposition; Diffr action; Scattering, Absorption, Dispersion, and Polarization; Emission, Absorption, Photons, and Lasers; Spatial Distribution Of Optical Informa tion; Appendix A: Trigonometry Review; Appendix B: Basic Matrix Algebra returns to a more advanced treatment in later chapters providing you with adequate time to absorb difficult concepts. Emphasizes conceptual understanding and development of optical intuition Uses the vergence-dioptric power-wavefront approach Helpful review for optometry boards and qualifying examinations.