Abstract

I show how computer algebra can be used to turn the study of aberrations from a thorny branch of lens theory into a practical design tool. After a discussion of the underlying mathematics two applications are shown: the well-known problem of a lens used at different magnifications and the analysis of an unusual afocal element.

© 1996 Optical Society of America

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