Efficient finite element modeling across optical length scales

Optical engineers frequently rely on finite element analysis (FEA) to predict the thermal and mechanical performance of an optic before it is produced. These analyses are usually performed by modeling a simplified version of the real structure to obtain the global deformations of the surface of the...

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Main Author: Harwood, Jason Alan
Language:en
Published: 2007
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2007/harwood/HarwoodJ0807.pdf