Leumas Physics

Lensmaker's Equation

1/f = (n - 1)·(1/R1 - 1/R2) => f = 1 / ((n - 1)·(1/R1 - 1/R2))

What it says

Gives the focal length of a thin lens from its refractive index and the radii of curvature of its two surfaces.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
nRefractive index (dimensionless)1
R1Radius of curvature, front surface (m)L
R2Radius of curvature, back surface (m)L
fFocal length (m)L

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