4.1 - Why Use Matrices?
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Define the term 'Ray Vector'.
💡 Hint: Think about how we express two variables in a matrix format.
What is the purpose of the Translation Matrix?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula related to distance in free space.
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What is the ABCD Matrix Method used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we manage rays in optics.
True or False: The system matrix incorporates the distances traveled by light through each optical element.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors are accounted for in the system matrix.
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Using the ABCD Matrix Method, derive the final ray angle for a system with two lenses: an initial lens with a matrix \[M_1\] and a second lens with matrix \[M_2\]. Assume an initial ray vector \[\begin{bmatrix} y_0 \ \theta_0 \end{bmatrix}\].
💡 Hint: Keep track of your angles and ensure proper matrix multiplication.
Given a complex system with multiple lenses and distances, express the final ray height in terms of the initial height and the parameters of each matrix.
💡 Hint: Map out each element’s effect step-by-step to clarify the transformations.
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