@inproceedings{b8083d51e25944be97c547cc760e01ac,
title = "Observations on the formulation of paraxial and Gaussian optics",
abstract = "In several of the standard derivations of first-order optics, the actual approximations used are unclear or overstated. Some derivations are also incomplete. Several of the fundamental derivations of paraxial and Gaussian optics have been reformulated to provide a clearer explanation and better understanding of the key concepts of basic image formation for our students. The paraxial refraction raytrace equation, the power of a general Gaussian system and the relationship between the numerical aperture and the F-number are examined. The paraxial refraction equation is shown to be a bridge between paraxial optics and Gaussian optics that defines the power of an optical system.",
keywords = "F-number, First-order optics, Gaussian optics, Optical power, Paraxial optics, Refraction",
author = "Greivenkamp, {John E.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2014 SPIE.; International Optical Design Conference 2014, IODC 2014 ; Conference date: 23-06-2014 Through 26-06-2014",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.1117/12.2074836",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Mariana Figueiro and Julius Muschaweck and Scott Lerner and John Rogers",
booktitle = "International Optical Design Conference 2014",
}