{"title":"Computer-Aided Optical Modeling","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.CH12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.CH12","url":null,"abstract":"Various types of optical design software are widely used currently. These software can model and analyze optical systems much faster and with more accuracy and detailed results than manual modeling and analysis. Therefore, optical software should be used whenever possible, and familiarity with using it is an important part of the optical-engineering skill set.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129703484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laser Optics and Devices, and Manipulable Laser Beams","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.ch9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.ch9","url":null,"abstract":"Laser beams are coherent, and they have high wavefront qualities. Laser optics, mainly mirrors and lenses, have quality and other requirements different than those of conventional optics. Optical component vendors often set up a separate category for laser optics.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126084162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Instruments for Optical Measurements","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.CH11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.CH11","url":null,"abstract":"Optical measurements partially overlap laser beam characterization, so some of the instruments introduced in this chapter can also be used to characterize laser beams. For example, Shack–Hartmann wavefront sensors can be used to characterize laser beam wavefronts. Scanning Fabry–Perot interferometers can be used to analyze the laser beam spectrum.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116031382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lens Fabrication, Tolerances, Procurement, Inspection, and Mounting","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.CH14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.CH14","url":null,"abstract":"A complete set of specifications and standards covers every aspect in detail of the optical manufacturing process, from drawings to fabrication and inspection. These specifications and standards are important for manufacturers to maintain high and stable qualities for their products. However, for optical-component users, they appear to have too many details and are not very relevant. For example, users very rarely need to inspect the quality of the glass used in their lenses against the specifications; they may occasionally measure the performance of their lens, such as the focal length or the image resolution. Therefore, this chapter mainly discusses the principles of specifications and standards, not the manufacturing details. Manufacturers will usually take care of the details of specifications and standards for users if the latter can convey their needs to the former.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129987275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Instruments to Characterize Laser Beams","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.CH10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.CH10","url":null,"abstract":"The characterization of laser beams and optical measurements partially overlap. Some instruments introduced in this chapter can be used for other optical measurements, e.g., laser power meters can also be used to measure the optical power of other light sources.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130698440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gaussian Beam Optics","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.CH3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.CH3","url":null,"abstract":"Neither geometrical optics nor wave optics can accurately describe the characteristics of a laser beam. The propagation characteristics of a laser beam must be described by a set of three Gaussian equations.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130217858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commonly Used Imaging Lenses","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.ch7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.ch7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116604434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computer-Aided Optical Design","authors":"Haiyi Sun","doi":"10.1117/3.2504404.ch13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2504404.ch13","url":null,"abstract":"A common misconception about optical engineering and optical design underestimates their complexity because they only deal with “a few pieces of glass.” A few pieces of glass may look simple, but they can also be difficult. For example, by using proper machine tools, such as a lathe, one can make a nice metal part. The machine tools are complex and feature thick operational manuals, but they provide a means to get things done. The same results could not be achieved with only simple tools, such as hammers and pliers. Even though the latter are simple and don’t require a manual before operating them, they do not provide an effective means to get things done.","PeriodicalId":244831,"journal":{"name":"Basic Optical Engineering for Engineers and Scientists","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126819193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}