Updated to include new developments in technology with a new chapter on mechanics and motion, the second edition of Building Electro-Optical Systems: Making It All Work presents a systematic approach to electro-optical instrument design and construction. This text serves as a bridge between topics in this interdisciplinary field, covering a wide range of topics from basic theory and measurement principles to optical and electronic design, debugging, and system integration. The book s engaging conversational style and its emphasis on real-world design make it an outstanding resource for researchers and students in optical laboratories.