Path: Imaging/Optics
% Computes the ray transfer matrix for an optical system.
Optical element types Relevant data structure elements
type d n1 n2 r f
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'free space' X
'flat interface' X X
'curved interface' X X X
'flat mirror'
'curved mirror' X
'thin lens' X
In the data structure R is + for concave lenses. f is + for converging
lenses. You can ignore elements that are not relevant to your element.
d(1) is the first optical element (nearest to the image)
d(2) is the next element encountered, etc.
Your data structure need only contain elements that you wish to use.
However every data structure must be the same. For example, to use
just thin lens and distances d(k) = struct('type', 'thin lens', 'f', 10, 'd', 0);
The distance from the optical axis is the distance on entry to the
optical system, i.e. at the first element.
Type RayTransferMatrix for a zoom lens demo. This is a simple 4 lens
system. We only move the diverging lens.
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Form:
[m, xT] = RayTransferMatrix( d, x )
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Inputs
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d (1,1) Optical system elements
.type (1,:) Type of lens
.d (1,1) Distance
.n1 (1,1) Initial refractive index
.n2 (1,1) Final refractive index
.r (1,1) Radius of curvature
.f (1,1) Focal length
x (2,:) Rays [distance from optical axis;angle]
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Outputs
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m (2,2) Transfer matrix
xT (2,:) Rays [distance from optical axis;angle]
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References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_transfer_matrix_analysis
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