{"product_id":"9783527414581","title":"Lens Design for Imaging Volume 2: Aberration Theory","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLens Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eLens Design for Imaging\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVolume 2: Aberration Theory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHerbert Gross\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Physics \/ Optics \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiagnose and correct optical aberrations with rigorous theoretical depth\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAberrations in optical systems distort images and degrade instrument performance, yet thorough analytical treatment of these imperfections remains scarce. \u003ci\u003eLens Design for Imaging: Volume 2: Aberration Theory\u003c\/i\u003e provides a detailed examination of primary and higher-order aberrations, authored by Herbert Gross, who draws on 30 years of optical system design at Carl Zeiss AG and 12 years of academic research at the University of Jena. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume covers aberration expansion, wave aberrations, astigmatism, parabasal pencils, and vectorial aberration theory — topics not commonly consolidated in a single reference. It also addresses pupil aberrations, sine conditions, and aberrations of special components, equipping readers with the analytical tools required to diagnose optical imperfections and systematically improve system performance in high-precision design applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrimary and higher-order aberration analysis with detailed mathematical treatment for systematic classification and correction of optical imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVectorial aberration theory providing advanced frameworks for modeling off-axis and non-rotationally symmetric optical system configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWave aberration formalism connecting wavefront deviations to image quality metrics used in precision optical engineering and tolerancing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePupil aberrations and sine conditions essential for understanding vignetting, telecentricity, and field-dependent performance across optical designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAberrations of special components addressing unique correction challenges encountered in non-standard elements and configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLens Design for Imaging: Volume 2: Aberration Theory\u003c\/i\u003e serves physicists, optical engineers, and researchers in the optical industry who require a rigorous analytical framework for understanding and correcting aberrations. It provides the theoretical depth needed to advance high-precision optical system design and performance optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerbert Gross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e has 30 years’ experience designing optical systems at Zeiss AG and has spent 12 years teaching and conducting research at the University of Jena, Germany. His unique background spans both industrial lens design and academic research, providing him with deep insights into both the theoretical foundations and practical challenges of optical system development.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-VCH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783527414581\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46310315393164,"sku":"9783527414581","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783527414581.jpg?v=1781092245","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783527414581","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}