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Lens Equations

Menu (linked Index) Lens Equations Last Update: October 21, 2024 Introduction Symmetrical Concave and Convex Lens Using Ray Diagrams to Determine the Lens Equations Lens Magnification Equation Thin Lens Equation Curved Surface Refraction Equation Derivation Lens Maker’s Equation Introduction In this post we’ll derive the following key lens equations: The Lens Magnification Equation The Thin […]

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Lens Ray Diagrams

Menu (linked Index) Lens Ray Diagrams Last Update: October 21, 2024 Introduction Convex and Concave Lens Basics Ray Diagram Drawing Rules Convex and Concave Lens Ray Diagram (O>2F) Convex and Concave Lens Ray Diagram (O=2F) Convex and Concave Lens Ray Diagram (2F>O>F) Convex and Concave Lens Ray Diagram (O=F) Convex and Concave Lens Ray Diagram

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Wave Superposition

Menu (linked Index) Wave Superposition Last Update: October 20, 2024 Introduction  Electromagnetic Wave Superposition Why Light Slows Down Introduction Electromagnetic waves produced by different sources will combine in a process called superposition.  In this post, we’ll describe basic wave superposition and why light slows down when entering a medium with a higher refractive index.  Return

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Snell’s Law Example

Introduction Snell’s Law (Law of Refraction) Example Last Update: October 20, 2024 This post provides an example of how to compute refracted light angles using Snell’s Law.  Return to Menu Snell’s Law Application Example Let’s use Snell’s Refraction equation,  n2 sin θr  =  n1 sin θi ,  to determine the refracted light line angle based on other known

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Electro Magnetic Radiation

Introduction Electro-Magnetic Radiation Last Update: October 20, 2024  This post is a brief refresher on Electro-Magnetic Radiation (i.e. light).   See my other posts where light plays a critical role.  A Color Primer (Including How to Create an Effective Colour Palette) Electro-Magnetic Radiation The human visible spectrum of light represents a small section of the full

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