This fourth volume presents a survey of the known different types of optical systems, based on the principles of image formation, aberration control, quality criteria and realization aspects, which are covered in the first three volumes. Starting with the human eye, binoculars, eyepieces and elementary systems, more complex system types, such as photographic lenses, systems for the infrared, zoom setups, microscope optics and telescopes are discussed. Furthermore, special aspects of lithographic projection lenses, relay optical lenses and optical scan systems as well as more general projection systems are outlined. Finally, more specialized aspects are treated, including interferometer optics, auto focus control systems and spectroscopic setups. The various system types are described in a coherent manner to provide readers with a thorough background for their own developments.

Herbert Gross studied physics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, and joined Carl Zeiss in 1982, where has since been working in the department of optical design. His special areas of interest are the development of simulation methods, optical design software and algorithms, the modeling of laser systems and simulation of problems in physical optics, and the tolerance and the measurement of optical systems. Since 1995, he has been head of the central optical design department at Zeiss. In 1995, he received his PhD at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, on the modeling of laser beam propagation in the partial coherent region.

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