Finite Transverse Optics

doi:10.1117/3.2506310.ch7

Book: Geometrical Optics: Lectures in Optics, Volume 2

Author(s): George Asimellis

Published: 2020

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2506310.ch7

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Abstract

In the preceding chapter, we discussed the effects associated with the thickness t of a lens or the separation d between two lenses. Because thickness/separation are distances along the optical axis, the finite axial (longitudinal) extent of an optical system is considered. This invokes the concepts involved in a thick lens and a reduced system, using the cardinal points. With this information, we can identify the image location (where it is formed) and size (how big it is).