The purpose of this third edition is to bring together in a single book descriptions of all tests carried out in the optical shop that are applicable to optical components and systems. This book is intended for the specialist as well as the non-specialist engaged in optical shop testing. There is currently a great deal of research being done in optical engineering. Making this new edition very timely. "This book is a major text in the field, and a must-read for academicians and engineers alike." ( Computing Reviews , May 1, 2008) This updated Third Edition of the classic textbook is an essential reference for specialists and nonspecialists in the field of optical testing Since the publication of the Second Edition of this book, many advances have taken place in the field of optical testing. Taking into account the changes in telecommunications, including the various forms of digital networks and their testing aspects, this Third Edition compiles the vast amount of research being conducted in optical engineering into one easily accessible source. Optical Shop Testing, Third Edition brings together descriptions of all tests carried out in the optical shop that are applicable to optical components and systems. In addition to new chapters and modified material, this revised edition also includes information on: Testing of aspheric wavefronts, compensators, and null configurations - Zernike polynomial and wavefront fitting - Optical metrology of diffuse objects - Angle, prism, curvature, and focal length measurements - Mathematical representation of an optical surface and its characteristics Intended for anyone engaged in optical shop testing, this essential textbook also includes a CD-ROM with an exhaustive list of resources and two programs for Windows®, which will be useful when teaching or working in optical testing. This updated Third Edition of the classic textbook is an essential reference for specialists and nonspecialists in the field of optical testing Since the publication of the Second Edition of this book, many advances have taken place in the field of optical testing. Taking into account the changes in telecommunications, including the various forms of digital networks and their testing aspects, this Third Edition compiles the vast amount of research being conducted in optical engineering into one easily accessible source. Optical Shop Testing, Third Edition brings together descriptions of all tests carried out in the optical shop that are applicable to optical components and systems. In addition to new chapters and modified material, this revised edition also includes information on: Testing of aspheric wavefronts, compensators, and null configurations - Zernike polynomial and wavefront fitting - Optical metrology of diffuse objects - Angle, prism, curvature, and focal length measurements - Mathematical representation of an optical surface and its characteristics Intended for anyone engaged in optical shop testing, this essential textbook also includes a CD-ROM with an exhaustive list of resources and two programs for Windows®, which will be useful when teaching or working in optical testing. Daniel Malacara , PhD, is a Professor at the Centro de Investigaciones en Optica, Leon, Gto, Mexico. A designer and constructor of optical instruments, including telescopes, he is well known for his books, including Optical Shop Testing, which has been translated into several languages. Dr. Malacara is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and of SPIE, the International Society of Optical Engineering.