Optics & Photonics News Magazine
October, 1977 Issue
October, 1977 Issue
Feature Articles
Musings, Ramblings, and Ruminations on Optical Specifications
Undeniably, design can be a complex process. However, its truly complex and difficult aspects (i.e., designing a manufacturable item) are typically given cursory attention and often ignored completely.
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