The Nature of Wavefronts

The Nature of Wavefronts

Book: Introduction to Wavefront Sensors

Author(s): Joseph M. Geary

Published: 1995

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.179559.ch1

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Abstract

Since this book is about wavefront sensors it is appropriate to understand and define the subject of the measurement, i.e., the wavefront. Although the concept is simple, understanding it is not! This chapter examines the conceptual framework that supports the wavefront idea.

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KEYWORDS

Wavefronts

Spherical lenses

Monochromatic aberrations

Wavefront sensors

Imaging systems

Geometrical optics

Point spread functions

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