Interface OpticalElement

All Known Implementing Classes:

SphericalMirror

public interface OpticalElement

Interface representing an element in an optical system (lens, mirror, etc.).

Since:

1.0

Author:

Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
Real	getFocalLength()	Returns the focal length of this element.
LightRay	trace(LightRay incoming)	Traces a light ray through this optical element.

Method Details

trace

LightRay trace(LightRay incoming)

Traces a light ray through this optical element.

Parameters:

incoming - The incoming light ray.

Returns:

The outgoing light ray after interaction with the element, or null if absorbed/blocked.

getFocalLength

Real getFocalLength()

Returns the focal length of this element.

Returns:

The focal length (positive for converging, negative for diverging).