Chapter 1. Optics Overview Chapter 2. Gaussian Optics: The Cardinal Points Chapter 3. Paraxial Optics and Calculations Chapter 4. Optical System Considerations Chapter 5. The Primary Aberrations Chapter 6. Third-Order Aberration Theory and Calculation Chapter 7. Prism and Mirror Systems Chapter 8. Characteristics of the Human Eye Chapter 9. Stops, Apertures, Pupils and Diffraction Chapter 10. Optical Materials Chapter 11. Optical Coatings Chapter 12. Principles of Radiometry and Photometry Chapter 13. Optical System Layout Chapter 14. Case Studies in System Layout Chapter 15. Wave-Front Aberrations and MTF Chapter 16. The Basics of Lens Design Chapter 17. Lens Design for Eyepieces, Microscopes, Cameras, etc. Chapter 18. Design of Mirror and Catadioptric Systems Chapter 19. Selected Lens Designs, Analyzed and Annotated Chapter 20. The Practice of Optical Engineering Chapter 21. Getting the Most Out of Stock Lenses Appendix A. Raytracing and Aberration Calculation Appendix B. Some Standard Dimensions Glossary Index