Basic Design Theory and its Historical Development
First Statement of Responsibility
by Raymond N. Wilson.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berlin, Heidelberg
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1996
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(xiii, 545 pages)
SERIES
Series Title
Astronomy and astrophysics library.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Historical introduction --; Basic (Gaussian) optical theory of telescopes --; Aberration theory of telescopes --; Field correctors and focal reducers or extenders --; Major telescopes from Lord Rosse to about 1980 --; Appendices --; References --; Name index --; Subject index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
A global overview is given of theoptical theory, historical development, current situation and future potential of reflecting telescope systems. This first volume covers basic design theory, providing the reader with the most complete account available. It is thus a source book for the astronomical community and the optical industry. The author's approach is morphological, with strong emphasis on the historial development. The book is richly illustrated including spot-diagrams analysing special systems in modern form. Since all basic forms of reflecting telescope systems are known and the theory is largely completed, this volume should retain long-term validity and interest.