The state-of-the-art full-colored handbook gives in six volumes a comprehensive introduction to the principles and the practice of calculation, layout and understanding of optical systems and lens design. Written by reputed industrial experts in the field the user is introduced to the basic properties of optical systems, aberration theory, classification and characterization of systems, advanced simulation models, measuring of system quality and manufacturing issues. More than 3,000 full-colored illustrations and images support the reader and supply an easy understanding of complex optical systems and optical modeling. Volume 1: Fundamentals of Technical Optics Volume 2: Physical Image Formation Volume 3: Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems Volume 4: Survey of Optical Instruments Volume 5: Metrology of Optical Components and Systems Volume 6: Advanced Physical Optics This fourth volume presents a survey of the known different types of optical systems, based on the principles of image formation, aberration control, quality criteria and realization aspects, which are covered in the first three volumes. Starting with the human eye, binoculars, eyepieces and elementary systems, more complex system types, such as photographic lenses, systems for the infrared, zoom setups, microscope optics and telescopes are discussed. Furthermore, special aspects of lithographic projection lenses, relay optical lenses and optical scan systems as well as more general projection systems are outlined. Finally, more specialized aspects are treated, including interferometer optics, auto focus control systems and spectroscopic setups. The various system types are described in a coherent manner to provide readers with a thorough background for their own developments.

From the contents Human Eye Eyepieces Elementary Systems Photographic Lenses Infrared Systems Zoom Systems Microscope Optics Telescopes Lithographic Projection Lenses Miscellaneous System Types.