chapter 1.3, Basic Geometrical Optics

from: Fundamentals of Photonics

Author(s): Chandrasekhar Roychoudhuri

Author(s): Leno S. Pedrotti

Published: 23 May 2008

Chapter DOI: 10.1117/3.784938.ch3

Chapter Page Count: 44 pages

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1.1. Nature and Properties of Light

1.2. Light Sources and Laser Safety

1.3. Basic Geometrical Optics

1.4. Basic Physical Optics

1.5. Lasers

1.6. Optical Detectors and Human Vision

1.7. Optical Waveguides and Fibers

1.8. Fiber Optic Telecommunication

1.9. Photonic Devices for Imaging, Display, and Storage

1.10. Basic Principles and Applications of Holography

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This module covers the first of two main divisions of basic optics-geometrical (ray) optics. Module 1.4 covers physical (wave) optics. Geometrical optics will help you understand the basics of light reflection and refraction and the use of simple optical elements, such as mirrors, prisms, lenses, and fibers. Physical optics will help you understand the phenomena of light wave interference, diffraction, and polarization; the use of thin-film coatings on mirrors to enhance or suppress reflection; and the operation of such devices as gratings and quarter-wave plates.

DOI: 10.1117/3.784938.ch3