Introduction to Geometrical Optics

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"Introduction to Geometrical Optics" by Milton Katz is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

This book is the culmination of twenty-five years of teaching Geometrical Optics. The volume is organised such that the single spherical refracting surface is the basic optical element. Spherical mirrors are treated as special cases of refraction, with the same applicable equations. Thin lens equations follow as combinations of spherical refracting surfaces while the cardinal points of the thick lens make it equivalent to a thin lens. Ultimately, one set of vergence equations are applicable to all these elements.The chapters are devoted to in-depth treatments of stops, pupils and ports; magnifiers, microscopes, telescopes, and camera lenses; ophthalmic instruments; resolving power and MTF; trigonometric ray tracing; and chromatic and monochromatic aberrations. There are over 100 worked examples, 400 homework problems and 400 illustrations.First published in 1994 by Penumbra Publishing Co.

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Best For: Students and professionals in physics, optometry, and engineering focusing on optics.

Focus: Fundamental principles and mathematical treatment of geometrical optics using spherical refracting surfaces.

Covers: Spherical refracting surfaces, spherical mirrors, thin lens equations, and cardinal points of thick lenses.

Why It Matters: Provides a structured approach to understanding optical elements and their interrelations, supporting foundational knowledge in optics and imaging.

"Introduction to Geometrical Optics" by Milton Katz is a physics book focused on Light & Optics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Light & Optics

Author: Milton Katz

Who this is for:

Physics students
Science-minded readers
Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

This book is the culmination of twenty-five years of teaching Geometrical Optics. The volume is organised such that the single spherical refracting surface is the basic optical element. Spherical mirrors are treated as special cases of refraction, with the same applicable equations. Thin lens equations follow as combinations of spherical refracting surfaces while the cardinal points of the thick lens make it equivalent to a thin lens. Ultimately, one set of vergence equations are applicable to all these elements.The chapters are devoted to in-depth treatments of stops, pupils and ports; magnifiers, microscopes, telescopes, and camera lenses; ophthalmic instruments; resolving power and MTF; trigonometric ray tracing; and chromatic and monochromatic aberrations. There are over 100 worked examples, 400 homework problems and 400 illustrations.First published in 1994 by Penumbra Publishing Co.