Richard Schlesinger
24-Sep-2005, 12:31
Seeing the question about books on optics I decided I want one. I am mathematically and intellectally challenged, so I am looking for something simple with small words and no numbers to speak of. But I would like to know what a plasmat is, what an acromat is and does (or did?) etc. I read the really good stuff on the LF site. I looked up about all the books mentioned, but they are very expensive ($95 +) and sound much too mathematical and general for what I thinkI want. Steve Simmons book doesn't sound as if it covers either.
Is there something that has definitions and diagrams of the various designs, i.e. Tessar, plasmat, Angulon etc. with their pluses and minuses? At a price that won't break my piggy bank? I hate to buy really expensive books only to find they are off the mark.
Apparently some of you are knowedgable and educated in this area. I would be most grateful for recommendations.
Is there something that has definitions and diagrams of the various designs, i.e. Tessar, plasmat, Angulon etc. with their pluses and minuses? At a price that won't break my piggy bank? I hate to buy really expensive books only to find they are off the mark.
Apparently some of you are knowedgable and educated in this area. I would be most grateful for recommendations.