Abstract

The general $4\times 4$ ray matrix of a grating is presented. This matrix suits the cases of transmission and reflection by a chirped grating with curved lines lying on a curved interface. The matrix presented applies to the general oblique incidence of the optical axis and therefore to nonorthogonal cases and to conical diffraction.

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