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1、Introduction

2、Ray Optics

 2.1 Reflection and Refraction

2.1.1 Refraction

2.1.2 Index of Refraction

2.1.3 Reflection

2.1.4 Total Internal Reflection

2.1.5 Reflecting Prisms

 2.2 Imaging

2.2.1 Spherical Surfaces

2.2.2 Object-Image Relationship

2.2.3 Use of the Sign Convention

2.2.4 Lens Equation

2.2.5 Classification of Lenses and Images

2.2.6 Spherical Mirrors

2.2.7 Thick Lenses

2.2.8 Image Construction

2.2.9 Magnification

2.2.10 Newton's Form of the Lens Equation

2.2.11 Lagrange Invariant

2.2.12 Aberrations

2.2.13 Spherical Aberration of a Thin Lens

 Problems

3、Optical Instruments

 3.1 The Eye(as an Optical Instrument)

 3.2 Basic Camera

3.2.1 Photographic Emulsion

3.2.2 Sensitometry

3.2.3 Resolving Power

3.2.4 Depth of Field

 3.3 Projection Systems

 3.4 Magnifiying Glass

 3.5 Microscope

 3.6 Scanning Confocal Microscope

3.6.1 Nipkow Disk

 3.7 Telescope

3.7.1 Pupils and Stops

3.7.2 Field Stop and Field Lens

3.7.3 Terrestrial Telescopes

 3.8 Resolving Power of Optical Instruments

3.8.1 Camera

3.8.2 Telescope

3.8.3 Microscope

3.8.4 Condensers

 3.9 Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope

 Problems

4、Light Sources and Detectors

 4.1 Radiometry and Photometry

4.1.1 Radiometric Units

4.1.2 Photometric Units

4.1.3 Point Source

4.1.4 Extended Source

4.1.5 Diffuse Reflector

4.1.6 Integrating Sphere

4.1.7 Image Illuminance

4.1.8 Image Luminance

 4.2 Light Sources

4.2.1 Blackbodies

4.2.2 Color Temperature and Brightness Temperature

4.2.3 Line Sources

4.2.4 Light-Emitting Diodes(LEDs)

 4.3 Detectors

4.3.1 Quantum Detectors

4.3.2 Thermal Detectors

4.3.3 Detector Performance Parameters

 Problems

5、Wave Optics

 5.1 Waves

5.1.1 Electromagnetic Waves

5.1.2 Complex-Exponential Functions

 5.2 Superposition of Waves

5.2.1 Group Velocity

5.2.2 Group Index of Refraction

 5.3 Interference by Division of Wavefront

5.3.1 Double-Slit Interference

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6、Interferometry and Related Areas

7、Holography and Image Processing

8、Lasers

9、Electromagnetic and Polarization Effects

10、Fibers and Optical Waveguides

11、Optical-Fiber Measurements

12、Integrated Optics

13、Solutions of Examples and Problems

Glossary

Suggested Reading Material

Subject Index