This book provides a unified treatment of the characteristics of telescopes of all types, both those whose performance is set by geometrical aberrations and the effect of the atmosphere, and those diffraction-limited telescopes designed for observations from above the atmosphere. The emphasis throughout is on basic principles, such as Fermat?s principle, and their application to optical systems specifically designed to image distant celestial sources. The book also contains thorough discussions of the principles underlying all spectroscopic instrumentation, with special emphasis on grating instruments used with telescopes. An introduction to adaptive optics provides the needed background for further inquiry into this rapidly developing area.* Geometrical aberration theory based on Fermat?s principle * Diffraction theory and transfer function approach to near-perfect telescopes * Thorough discussion of 2-mirror telescopes, including misalignments * Basic principles of spectrometry; grating and echelle instruments * Schmidt and other catadioptric telescopes * Principles of adaptive optics * Over 220 figures and nearly 90 summary tablesAstronomical Optics By: Schroeder, Daniel J. Publisher: Academic Press Print ISBN: 9780126298109, 0126298106 other ISBNs: 9780126298109, 9780080499512, 0080499511 Edition: 2nd Pages: 478
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Written by a recognized expert in the field, this clearly presented, well-illustrated book provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today.Key Features* Written by a recognized expert in the field* Provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today Astronomical Optics is written by Schroeder, Daniel J.and published by Academic Press. ISBNs for Astronomical Optics are 9780126298055, 9780323138567, 032313856X and the print ISBNs are 9780126298055, 012629805X.
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This book provides a unified treatment of the characteristics of telescopes of all types, both those whose performance is set by geometrical aberrations and the effect of the atmosphere, and those diffraction-limited telescopes designed for observations from above the atmosphere. The emphasis throughout is on basic principles, such as Fermat’s principle, and their application to optical systems specifically designed to image distant celestial sources.The book also contains thorough discussions of the principles underlying all spectroscopic instrumentation, with special emphasis on grating instruments used with telescopes. An introduction to adaptive optics provides the needed background for further inquiry into this rapidly developing area.* Geometrical aberration theory based on Fermat’s principle* Diffraction theory and transfer function approach to near-perfect telescopes* Thorough discussion of 2-mirror telescopes, including misalignments* Basic principles of spectrometry; grating and echelle instruments* Schmidt and other catadioptric telescopes* Principles of adaptive optics* Over 220 figures and nearly 90 summary tables Astronomical Optics 2nd Edition is written by Schroeder, Daniel J. and published by Academic Press. ISBNs for Astronomical Optics are 9780126298109, 9780080499512, 0080499511 and the print ISBNs are 9780126298109, 0126298106.
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