Leumas Physics

Dioptric Power

P_l = 1 / f_l

What it says

The strength of a lens in dioptres — how sharply it bends light.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
P_lOptical power (1/m)L^-1
f_lFocal length (m)L

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