Galileo's telescope and the birth of instrumental optics: a review note
Applied Optics, Vol. 49, Issue 16, pp. D1-D5 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.49.0000D1
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Abstract
Early steps tracing back to Galileo’s telescope and to the birth of instrumental optics are reported. Particulars of lensmaking technology, basic optics laws, concepts of eye and vision, and issues on instrument trade and service are given. Achievements at the roots of our continuing advances in optical sciences are acknowledged.
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OCIS Codes
(110.6770) Imaging systems : Telescopes
(350.1260) Other areas of optics : Astronomical optics
ToC Category:
Astronomical Optics and Telesccopes
History
Original Manuscript: October 16, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: November 16, 2009
Published: December 10, 2009
Virtual Issues
(2010) Advances in Optics and Photonics
Vol. 5, Iss. 10 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics
Citation
Giuseppe Molesini, "Galileo's telescope and the birth of instrumental optics: a review note," Appl. Opt. 49, D1-D5 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-49-16-D1
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