Dr TIM: Ray-tracer TIM, with additional specialist scientific capabilities
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| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Computer Physics Communications |
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| Citation | |
| Web | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010465513003767 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cpc.2013.10.031 |
| Field | Optics, masers and lasers |
| Keywords | ray tracing; gradient index lens; imaging; transformation; metatoy |
| Description | We describe several extensions to TIM, a raytracing program for ray-optics research. These include relativistic raytracing; simulation of the external appearance of Eaton lenses, Luneburg lenses and generalised focusing gradient-index lens (GGRIN) lenses, which are types of perfect imaging devices; raytracing through interfaces between spaces with different optical metrics; and refraction with generalised confocal lenslet arrays, which are particularly versatile METATOYs. |
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