Gaussian approximation

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An assumption that simplifies geometrical ray tracing by considering centered optical systems with small, centered beams of light, allowing spherical lenses and mirrors to be treated as approximately stigmatic.

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PhotoTechEDU Day 3: Ray Tracing, Lenses, and Mirrors

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An assumption that simplifies geometrical ray tracing by considering centered optical systems with small, centered beams of light, allowing spherical lenses and mirrors to be treated as approximately stigmatic.