Use of matrices for third-order modeling of optical systems

Jose B. Almeida

doi:10.1117/12.322036

21 September 1998 Use of matrices for third-order modeling of optical systems

Jose B. Almeida

Proceedings Volume 3482, International Optical Design Conference 1998; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.322036
Event: International Optical Design Conference, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

This work describes the application of matrices to the modeling and optimization of optical systems under third order approximation. Although third order would require matrices of dimension 24, only 16 different coefficients need be considered for axis symmetric systems. A careful choice of coordinates allows the exact solution of Snell's law at a spherical interface and the determination of all the coefficients for spherical systems. As an application example the model is used to minimize either distortion or coma for a system composed of two thin lenses.

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Jose B. Almeida "Use of matrices for third-order modeling of optical systems", Proc. SPIE 3482, International Optical Design Conference 1998, (21 September 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.322036

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