ABSTRACT

After nearly two decades, Paul Yoder's Opto-Mechanical Systems Design continues to be the reference of choice for professionals fusing optical and mechanical components into advanced, high-performance instruments. Yoder's authoritative systems-oriented coverage and down-to-earth approach fosters the deep-seated knowledge needed to continually push

chapter 1|36 pages

The Opto-Mechanical Design Process

chapter 2|40 pages

Environmental Influences

chapter 4|72 pages

Mounting Individual Lenses

chapter 5|72 pages

Mounting Multiple Lenses

chapter 6|30 pages

Mounting Windows and Filters

chapter 7|70 pages

Designing and Mounting Prisms

chapter 9|32 pages

Lightweight Nonmetallic Mirror Design

chapter 10|22 pages

Mounting Large, Horizontal-AxisMirrors

chapter 11|24 pages

Mounting Large Vertical-AxisMirrors

chapter 12|58 pages

Mounting Large, Variable-Orientation Mirrors

chapter 13|74 pages

Design and Mounting of Metallic Mirrors

chapter 14|74 pages

Optical Instrument Structural Design

chapter 15|76 pages

Analysis of the Opto-Mechanical Design