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Geometric Optics (last updated: 2021 September 17)
Chapter 1. Reflection and Refraction
1.1 | Introduction |
1.2 | Reflection at a Plane Surface |
1.3 | Refraction at a Plane Surface |
1.4 | Real and Apparent Depth |
1.5 | Reflection and Refraction |
1.6 | Refraction by a Prism |
1.7 | The Rainbow |
1.8 | Problem |
1.9 | Differential Form of Snell's Law |
Chapter 2. Lens and Mirror Calculations
2.1 | Introduction |
2.2 | Limitations |
2.3 | Real and Virtual |
2.4 | Convergence |
2.5 | Power |
2.6 | Magnification |
2.7 | Examples |
2.8 | Derivation of the Powers |
2.9 | Derivation of Magnification |
2.10 | Designing an Achromatic Doublet |
2.11 | Thick Lenses |
2.12 | Principal Planes |
2.13 | The Lazy Way |
2.14 | Exercise |
Chapter 3. Optical Instruments
3.1 | Introduction |
3.2 | The Driving Mirror |
3.3 | The Magnifying Glass |
3.4 | Spectacle Lenses |
3.5 | The Camera |
3.6 | The Telescope |
3.7 | The Microscope |
Chapter 4. Optical Aberrations
4.1 | Introduction |
4.2 | Spherical Aberration |
4.3 | Astigmatism |
4.4 | Coma |
4.5 | Curvature of Field |
4.6 | Distortion |
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