Basic Optics and Optical Instruments

Optics is the branch of physics concerned with the study of light and its interactions with matter. It involves understanding phenomena such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, and dispersion. The field is essential for the design and application of optical instruments, which manipulate light to observe or measure physical properties. Optical instruments include devices like microscopes, telescopes, cameras, and eyeglasses, which use lenses, mirrors, and prisms to focus, magnify, or direct light. Optics plays a crucial role in a wide range of scientific, medical, and industrial applications. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of optics and how such concepts have practical applications. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in this field. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.