Using webMathematica to solve optics problems

Mathematica can be used to solve most math problems.  webMathematica makes it possible to run Mathematica models over the Internet, even if you do not have Mathematica on your computer. On this web site I am illustrating a few examples of what can be done using webMathematica to solve optics problems.

The weblinks below are currently under construction. In the meantime, please refer to the Wolfram Alpha Site for examples.


ZERNIKE POLYNOMIALS
     Interferograms, Wavefront Maps, and Profiles
     PSF and MTF
     Zernike Stereo Wallpaper
     Converting Zernike Polynomials to Seidel Aberrations
   Shearing
        Lateral Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Difference Maps
        Radial Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Difference Maps
        Reverse Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Difference Maps
        Rotational Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Difference Maps
SEIDEL ABERRATIONS
     Interferograms, Wavefront Maps, and Profiles
     OPD Profile Plots
     Transverse Ray Fan Plots
     PSF and MTF
     Foucault Knife Edge Patterns
     Wire Test Patterns
     Shack-Hartmann Patterns
   Shearing
        Lateral Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Maps
        Radial Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Maps
        Reverse Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Maps
        Rotational Shear Interferograms and Wavefront Maps
FRAUNHOFER DIFFRACTION
     Multiple Slits
     Circular Aperture
     Rectangular Aperture
FRESNEL DIFFRACTION
     Circular Aperture
     Rectangular Aperture
MISCELLANEOUS
     Multiple Beam Interference
     Polarization Examples
     Thin Films

Link to additional graphics generated using Mathematica.

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