Lecture

Beamlines: Elements of Front Ends and Optics Part 2

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This lecture covers the basic elements of optics theory, including ellipses, parabolas, magnification, and the Coddington equations. It explains the concepts of circles, ellipses, and parabolas in relation to angles and shapes, as well as magnification and demagnification in optical systems. The Coddington equations are presented for calculating the radii of curvature for mirrors and diffraction gratings/crystals.

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