Module 2: Ray Optics

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Objective:

Students will learn how to use matrix method to the study optical systems using the first order theory.

Web Material:

Ray Optics

Ray Optics  PDF
A ray at an interface  PDF

Matrix Methods for Lenses

A single lens  PDF
Refracting Systems  PDF
Problems  PDF

Matrix methods for Mirrors

Mirrors  PDF
Prisms  PDF

Additional Material: Hecht, chapter 6.1, 6.2
Ray Tracing with Excel and Matlab
Ray Tracing with Oslo LT

Aberrations  PDF

        Additional Material: Hecht, chapter 6.3

Summary