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Class 5 - Matrix Optics and 4f Imaging Systems

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Learning Objectives in this class:

  • Understand the matrix formalism
  • Identify the ray matrix for elemental optical components
  • Apply the matrix formalism in cascade to estimate the transfer function of an arbitrary optical system
  • Identify the lateral and angular magnification from the transfer function matrix of a 4f system

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