Ray-Optics Analysis of Homogeneous Uniaxially Anisotropic Media
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چکیده
In this report, we introduce a model based on geometrical optics which describes the propagation of light in homogeneous uniaxially anisotropic media. We call this model the OpIn model. A ray-tracing algorithm based on the OpIn model is also introduced. Results from a test case obtained by the OpIn model are compared with results from the commercial ray-tracing program ASAP. It appears that results obtained by ASAP show a number of defects, while the OpIn model produces plausible and solid results. This gives confidence in the use of the OpIn model and the corresponding ray-tracing algorithm.
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