Optiktechnologie

Optical technology is one of the key technologies of the 21st century with enormous growth potential. Numerous developments have made it a cross-sectional technology that is complexly connected with various disciplines.

This textbook focuses on conveying the fundamentals of optics, optical materials, as well as manufacturing processes and applications of classical and modern optical manufacturing. The following methods for producing optical components and systems are discussed in detail, along with practical tips:

• Forming of optical glass
• Shaping of optical glass
• Cutting
• Coating
• Bonding

A variety of application examples demonstrate the great potential of the different manufacturing processes from the diverse spectrum of optical technologies.

The reader is provided with numerous exercises to verify the knowledge acquired. Detailed solutions can be found at plus.hanser-fachbuch.de, along with more than two hours of selected video material to illustrate the processes and procedures discussed. Thus, this textbook is also suitable for self-study.

Extensive download offerings at plus.hanser-fachbuch.de: Videos and animations on important processes in optical technology, demo programs, helpful calculation tools, and exercises.