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The Mirror_parabolic Component

Idealized parabolic mirror

Identification

Description

Takes a reflectivity (default=1) as input and reflects rays in a ideal geometry
parabolic mirror. The mirror is positioned in the zx-plane curving towards positive y.
I.e. the focal point is (0,0,f(a,b))
The geometry of the paraboloid is governed by the equation: y = x^2 / a^2 + z^2 / b^2
Hence, the focal length for the 'x' curve is f=a^2 / 4, and analogous for z.

Input parameters

Parameters in boldface are required; the others are optional.
NameUnitDescriptionDefault
R1Reflectivity of mirror.1
asqrt(m)Transverse curvature scale, if zero - the mirror is flat along x.1
bsqrt(m)Longitudinal curvature scale, if zero, flat along z.1
xwidthmWidth of mirror.0.1
zdepthmLength of mirror.0.1
yheightmThickness of mirror. If 0 (the default) the mirror is mathemticlly thin. Only has an effect for hitting the mirror from the side.0
AT ( , , ) RELATIVE
ROTATED ( , , ) RELATIVE

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