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Optometry and Vision Science Research Guide: Ray (geometrical) optics

Research resources and information for vision science.

Ray optics, or geometrical optics, models light as straight-line rays. This approach is effective when dealing with objects much larger than the wavelength of light and is used to describe how light reflects and refracts at surfaces.

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Workbooks

Book review

Chou, B. R. (1994) THE GEOMETRICAL OPTICS WORKBOOK. Optometry and vision science. [Online] 71 (1), 64–.

Journals

Foundational reading