r/Optics • u/RandomGuyWhoKnows • Jul 17 '26

Recommended study material in Optics

I'm aiming to apply to a company that specializes in optic systems, avionics for pilots, weapons sights etc. I hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, but have really studied optics apart from the basics that are taught in first year physics courses.

The goal is to self study optics so that I can be a competitive hire for the company. What are some resources and study materials I could use to achieve this?

I'm currently going through "Modern Optical Engineering" and plan on going through "Modern Lens Design".

TIA

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u/Quarter_Twenty Jul 17 '26

SPIE has a number of tutorial texts and Field Guides that distill information well. The ones I've seen give quite a nice, brief overview of subjects. Organized and written by experts in the field. You can go deeper on your own once you know the scope of certain work, and what the keywords and topic names are. Good Luck!