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