Thick Lenses

You need matrix algebra for this. There is a matrix for each surface, and you calculate the path of a ray by matrix multiplication. Since this can be done by computer, I am sure there are programs out there somewhere that will do the job.

Maybe I will add to this later, but you do not need it for the standard physics course, so it is a low priority. Go back to the main waves page.

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fluid/heat/e&m,
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