Lens Design (Second Edition) Automatic and quasi-autonomous computational methods and techniques

required weeks or months of labor using older methods.
Powerful search routines that can quickly produce excellent designs starting with plane-parallel plates are described. The principles are explained, and data files are provided so the
user can duplicate these systems and learn how to use the new software to solve
unexpected problems should they occur. Automatic substitution of real glass
types for a glass model, and automatic matching to the testplates of a selected
vendor are fully explained with examples.
Key Features

Discusses the pros and cons of traditional design tools and the role of aberration theory today
Explains the topology of the lens design landscape and why there are many different solutions
Shows how to quickly achieve many potential solutions and how to select a preferred solution
Describes tools for modifying a lens form by automatically inserting or deleting elements
Lists a variety of tips and ideas that resulted from 50 years of experience