title: Polynomial shape of an inclined ellipsoid with rotational symmetry about its major axis.
abstract: We present the approximate polynomial expression for an ellipsoid with rotational symmetry about its major axis, which is on the y-z plane and at angle theta with respect to the z axis. These expressions have many possible useful applications in optics as shown. The main optical properties of these types of inclined ellipsoidal surface will be reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Optica y Electrónìca, CP 72000 Pue, Mexico. lcastane@inaoep.mx
authors.forename: Lizbeth A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Castañeda-Escobar
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Malacara-Hernández