Explanation of reflection in Paraxial ray optics by matrix method

Sk. Kalimuddin and A. Ghorai

Department of Physics; Maulana Azad College

Matrix method in paraxial ray optics is essential for methodical understanding in graduate physics students. However there is almost no text book which gives a complete description about the matrix method of paraxial ray optics, in particular, the mechanism of reflection. So in this article the matrix method of reflection from plane and curved surfaces will be dealt with in details and for completeness refraction in optical systems will also be explained.