To demonstrate the use and functionality of the table glass, we will create a fictitious glass for use in the infrared (3-4μm in this case).  Note that the dispersion data for this fictitious glass has been grossly exaggerated (nowhere near realistic) to demonstrate the spline-fitting of the data performed by ZEMAX.  Assume that the information used in this example is available for the glass we wish to model.

Using the file format from the User’s manual as a guide, we may enter the dispersion data into any desired text editor (such as Notepad).



Once the file has been given an appropriate file name and has been saved to the Glass Path directory, this glass may be readily used within ZEMAX.