Double Planoconvex Convex meniscus convex (a) Converging lenses *23-10 Lensmaker's Equation A useful equation, called the lensmaker's equation, relates the focal length of a lens to the radii of curvature R, and R, of its two surfaces and its index of refraction n: 1 1 (п — 1) R1 Lensmaker's equation (23–10) f R2 If both surfaces are convex, R¡ and R, are considered positive." For a concave surface, the radius must be considered negative. Notice that Eq. 23–10 is symmetrical in R1 and R2. Thus, if a lens is turned around so that light impinges on the other surface, the focal length is the same even if the two lens surfaces are different. This confirms what we said earlier: a lens' focal length is the same on both sides of the lens.

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A planoconvex lens (Fig. 23–31a) has one flat surface
and the other has R =14.5 cm. This lens is used to view
a red and yellow object which is 66.0 cm away from the
lens. The index of refraction of the glass is 1.5106 for red
light and 1.5226 for yellow light. What are the locations of
the red and yellow images formed by the lens? [Hint: See
Section 23–10.]

Double Planoconvex Convex
meniscus
convex
(a) Converging lenses
Transcribed Image Text:Double Planoconvex Convex meniscus convex (a) Converging lenses
*23-10 Lensmaker's Equation
A useful equation, called the lensmaker's equation, relates the focal length of a lens
to the radii of curvature R, and R, of its two surfaces and its index of refraction n:
1
1
(п — 1)
R1
Lensmaker's equation
(23–10)
f
R2
If both surfaces are convex, R¡ and R, are considered positive." For a concave
surface, the radius must be considered negative.
Notice that Eq. 23–10 is symmetrical in R1 and R2. Thus, if a lens is turned
around so that light impinges on the other surface, the focal length is the same
even if the two lens surfaces are different. This confirms what we said earlier:
a lens' focal length is the same on both sides of the lens.
Transcribed Image Text:*23-10 Lensmaker's Equation A useful equation, called the lensmaker's equation, relates the focal length of a lens to the radii of curvature R, and R, of its two surfaces and its index of refraction n: 1 1 (п — 1) R1 Lensmaker's equation (23–10) f R2 If both surfaces are convex, R¡ and R, are considered positive." For a concave surface, the radius must be considered negative. Notice that Eq. 23–10 is symmetrical in R1 and R2. Thus, if a lens is turned around so that light impinges on the other surface, the focal length is the same even if the two lens surfaces are different. This confirms what we said earlier: a lens' focal length is the same on both sides of the lens.
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