Introduction to Nonimaging Optics by Julio Chaves - 9781138747906

CRC Press

Introduction to Nonimaging Optics covers the theoretical foundations and design methods of nonimaging optics, as well as key concepts from related fields. This fully updated, revised, and expanded Second Edition: \n--Features a new and intuitive introduction with a basic description of the advantages of nonimaging optics \n--Adds new chapters on wavefronts for a prescribed output (irradiance or intensity), infinitesimal \u00E9tendue optics (generalization of the aplanatic optics), and K\u00F6hler optics and color mixing \n--Incorporates new material on the simultaneous multiple surface (SMS) design method in 3-D, integral invariants, and \u00E9tendue 2-D \n--Contains 21 chapters, 24 fully worked and several other examples, and 1,000+ illustrations, including photos of real devices \n--Addresses applications ranging from solar energy concentration to illumination engineering \nIntroduction to Nonimaging Optics, Second Edition invites newcomers to explore the growing field of nonimagin.