Computer Algebra and Geometrical Optics II:
The Eikonal of a Symmetric Optical System
André Heck and Marc Biemond
CAN Expertise Center, Kruislaan 413, 1098 SJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
E-mail: heck@can.nl, marcb@can.nl
Abstract:
Many computations in geometrical optics are traditionally done by
pencil and paper. In this paper we shall show how a computer algebra
system is a convenient and efficient tool for computing the eikonal of an
axially symmetric optical system.
Computer Algebra in Industry 2 Edited by A.M. Cohen, L. van Gastel and
S.M. Verduyn Lunel
© 1995 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Reproduced by permission of John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1995
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