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Thanks, that's helpful. I guess I don't understand why you think ray tracing does not give valid results; ray tracing through GRIN... -
TTJULICHEN replied to the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis?.For this problem, I analyzed it using the concept of a phase mask (screen function). When light passes through a medium with a gradually...
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TTJULICHEN replied to the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis?.Thank you so much for your prompt and precise reply. I truly appreciate it!
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https://courses.washington.edu/me557/reading/geometric_optics_1.pdf
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TTJULICHEN reacted to Andy Resnick's post in the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis? with Like.
The branch of optics characterized by the neglect of wavelength (the limiting case of λ→ 0) is geometrical optics, which models the...
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TTJULICHEN reacted to A.T.'s post in the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis? with Like.
OK, that makes sense. In this case rays and Snell's law alone are indeed not helpful. Not sure if there is a general method how to...
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TTJULICHEN replied to the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis?.Thank you very much for your response. I have sketched a diagram to illustrate the situation. The refractive index of the glass varies...
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TTJULICHEN replied to the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis?.Thank you very much for your response. I have sketched a diagram to illustrate the situation. The refractive index of the glass varies...
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TTJULICHEN posted the thread A When should I analyze optical problems using ray tracing vs. wavefront analysis? in Classical Physics.I'm often confused about when it's appropriate to use geometric optics (ray tracing) and when it's necessary to switch to wave optics...