Any Optical Engineers out there?

Hello. I am a degreed engineer (Purdue University) and have an understanding, though limited in terms of a optical designer) of optical systems. I have read some fantastic thesis on baffling, difraction and dispersion theory. However, It would very nice if a knowledgable optical engineer/designer would be able to spare some time and enlighten us with some basic knowledge (probably staying within the realm of ray optics). I personally would like to see some APO theory and definations. Difraction limited defined. And principal theory of optimumzation of an eyepiece to a given objective system. Thanks in advance, Tim

I would recommend reading _Telescope Optics Evaluation and Design_ by Harie Rutten and Martin van Venrooij. This book covers the basics very well.

Tim,

I am currently reading Jeff's book recommendation "Telescope Optics" and it covers in good detail most of the subject you asked about.

Highly recommended reading. If you can't find a used one here on astromart, it can be bought directly through
Willman-Bell publishing. That's how I got mine.

www.willbell.com

Enjoy,
Steve