HANDBOOK OF OPTOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING

This comprehensive handbook covers all major aspects of optomechanical engineering – from conceptual design to fabrication and integration of complex optical systems. The practical information within is ideal for optical and optomechanical engineers and scientists involved in the design, development and integration of modern optical systems for commercial, space, and military applications. Charts, tables, figures, and photos augment this already impressive text. Fully revised, the new edition includes 4 new chapters: Plastic optics, Optomechanical tolerancing and error budgets, Analysis and design of flexures, and Optomechanical constraint equations. Features •Covers all main aspects of optomechanical engineering in one comprehensive book •Practical design implementations are emphasized for all kinds of optical systems •Each chapter is authored by a person who is considered to be a subject matter expert •Provides a quick and concise reference for proven cost-effective designs •Can be