A Programmed Aid for Analysis of Three-Element Optical Systems.

Abstract

A computer program has been written that outputs one of several sets of optical system parameters, while iterating one of the input parameters. The code can handle a system of one to three optical elements; these can be refracting or reflecting surfaces, or thin lenses. Output is available in tabular numerical form, as a graph, or both. Current subroutines provide: the system AFCD matrix and cardinal points; the location and magnification of the final image of the system; the separation of the elements needed to obtain a specific magnification and position of the final image; the powers of two of the elements required to obtain a specific magnification and position; and the power and position, of one of the elements, needed to obtain a specific magnification and position. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0781495

Entities

People

  • Daniel M. Litynski

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Magnification
  • Procedures (Computers)

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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