| Refractive-index distributions generating as light rays a given family of curves lying on a surface. | |
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PMID: 21293533 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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In the framework of geometrical optics, we consider the inverse problem consisting in obtaining refractive-index distributions n=n(u,v) of a two-dimensional transparent inhomogeneous isotropic medium from a known family f(u,v)=c of monochromatic light rays, lying on a given regular surface. Using some basic concepts of differential geometry, we establish a first-order linear partial differential equation relating the assigned family of light rays with all possible refractive-index profiles compatible with this family. In particular, we study the refractive-index distribution producing, as light rays, a given family of geodesic lines on some remarkable surfaces. We give appropriate examples to explain the theory. |
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Francesco Borghero; Thomas Kotoulas |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision Volume: 28 ISSN: 1520-8532 ISO Abbreviation: J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-02-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9800943 Medline TA: J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 278-83 Citation Subset: IM |
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