Chapter 36

Serway & Jewett 6

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Ed.
Fig Q36-26, p.1167
Mirrors and Lenses
Fig 36-15a2, p.1135
Fig 36-44b, p.1161
Rays and Flat Mirrors
Source
Mirror
Image
Fig 36-1, p.1127
Refraction
Flat surface Curved surface
Refraction by Spherical Surfaces
C S P

R

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l
o

t

l
t

h
s
o
s
t

A
V
n
1
n
2

n
2
> n
1

Paraxial Rays
s
o
=
F
s
t

parallel rays
s
t
=
parallel rays
s
o

F
Fig 36-27, p.1145
Fig 36-25a, p.1144
Fig 36-25b, p.1144
s
i

F
i
O
s
o

F
o

Ray Tracing with
Converging Lens: Real Image
Converging Lens: Virtual Image
C
2
F
i

F
o
O I
s
o

s
i

since on left
it is negative!
Diverging Lens: Virtual Image
F
o
F
i
O I
Simple Magnifier
C
2
F
F O I
The image, at a distance d from your eye appears larger than
the object would appear at the same distance d.
Your eye!
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Spherical and Chromatic Aberration
Spherical Chromatic
point of
least
confusion
Astigmatism
Image blurred at
all distances
Fig 36-9, p.1131
Fig 36-12b, p.1133
Fig 36-12a, p.1133
2
R
f
Fig 36-15a1, p.1135
Fig 36-15b1, p.1135
Fig 36-15c1, p.1135
Fig 36-32b, p.1151
Thin Lens Combination
Telescope
Parallel
Light
In
Parallel
Light
Out
Telescope
Create an image from a
distant object inside the
focal length of a simple
magnifier. This is
possible with lenses or
mirrors.
Sections To Study:
Lens Aberrations
Simple Magnifier
The Telescope

Optional Sections To Study:
Mirrors
Magnification
Lens Combinations