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I have been using Zemax to evaluate various mmw optical designs presuming that millimeter wave light behaves in a similar fashion to optical (or at least quasi-optical) wavelengths. Does anyone know if this a reasonable assumption? Is there an optical tool that provides a more accurate method of predicting the behavior of millimeter and sub-millimeter light when used with optical lenses? I have used Zemax and added the proper refractive indices for the mmw optical materials into a new materials library. I read of one tool called "MODTool" that was developed at JPL for mmw optical design. Is anyone familiar with it? It may only be for reflective surfaces, not for refractive. I am interested in both. The empirical data I have collected seems to be in reasonable agreement (to a first order) with the Zemax predictions, but because the wavelengths are so large (relatively speaking), I cannot confirm exact agreement. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks, - Russ in Santa Barbara
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