Exact ray tracing formulas for parabolic axial GRIN lenses

Ervin Goldfain

doi:10.1117/12.363743

17 September 1999 Exact ray tracing formulas for parabolic axial GRIN lenses

Ervin Goldfain

Proceedings Volume 3778, Gradient Index, Miniature, and Diffractive Optical Systems; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363743
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1999, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

A novel raytracing method through parabolic axial gradient index lenses is presented. The study is based on developing the exact solution of the differential ray equations with initial conditions set by refraction at the first surface. The analysis offers potential benefits in reducing the computation effort and increasing the raytracing accuracy.

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Ervin Goldfain "Exact ray tracing formulas for parabolic axial GRIN lenses", Proc. SPIE 3778, Gradient Index, Miniature, and Diffractive Optical Systems, (17 September 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363743

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