Download or read book An Introduction to Practical Laboratory Optics written by John Francis James and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at students taking practical laboratory courses in experimental optics, this book helps readers to understand the components within optical instruments. Topics covered range from the operation of lenses and mirrors to the laws which govern the design, layout and working of optical instruments.