Of interest to chemists, physicists, and electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers. Fundamental concepts, systematic study and design of all types of optical systems. Reader can then design simpler optical systems without aid. Applied Optics and Optical Design by A. E. Conrady Classic detailed treatment for practical designer. Fundamental concepts, systematic study and design of all types of optical systems.
Reader can then design simpler optical systems without aid.
Treatment is physical rather than mathematical. Hamilton s principle, the theory of the first variation and Bernoulli s separation method to solve such problems as the vibrating string, vibrating membrane and heat conduction. Problems and solutions. Hamilton s equations, d Alembert s principle, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, other topics. 2nd Edition by H.C. Corben, Philip Stehle Graduate-level text.