Problem 11.1 Apply the principle of p. 311 to a thin bi-convex lens of refractive index n to show that its power is (n – 1) ( R R2 where R, and R2, the radii of curvature of the convex faces, are both much greater than the thickness of the lens.

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Problem 11.1
Apply the principle of p. 311 to a thin bi-convex lens of refractive index n to show that its power is
P = (n – 1)
R2
where R1 and R2, the radii of curvature of the convex faces, are both much greater than the thickness
of the lens.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 11.1 Apply the principle of p. 311 to a thin bi-convex lens of refractive index n to show that its power is P = (n – 1) R2 where R1 and R2, the radii of curvature of the convex faces, are both much greater than the thickness of the lens.
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