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a. Find the matrix for the simple “system” of a thin lens of focal length 10 cm, with inpu...

a. Find the matrix for the simple “system” of a thin lens of focal length 10 cm, with input plane at 30 cm in front of the lens and output plane at 15 cm beyond the lens.


b. Show that the matrix elements predict the locations of the six cardinal points as they would be expected for a thin lens.


c. Why is B = 0 in this case? What is the special meaning of A in this case?

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