Introduction to Nonimaging Optics

<p><strong>Introduction to Nonimaging Optics</strong> covers the theoretical foundations and design methods of nonimaging optics as well as key concepts from related fields. This fully updated revised and expanded <b>Second Edition</b>: </p><ul> <li>Features a new and intuitive introduction with a basic description of the advantages of nonimaging optics</li> <li>Adds new chapters on wavefronts for a prescribed output (irradiance or intensity) infinitesimal étendue optics (generalization of the aplanatic optics) and Köhler optics and color mixing</li> <li>Incorporates new material on the simultaneous multiple surface (SMS) design method in 3-D integral invariants and étendue 2-D</li> <li>Contains 21 chapters 24 fully worked and several other examples and 1000+ illustrations including photos of real devices</li> <li>Addresses applications ranging from solar energy concentration to illumination engineering</li> </ul><p><strong>Introduction to Nonimaging Optics Second Edition</strong> invites newcomers to explore the growing field of nonimaging optics while providing seasoned veterans with an extensive reference book.</p>