Optics
3 terms
Simple Microscope
Optics
Dimensionless (×)
An optical magnifying instrument consisting of a single converging biconvex lens used to produce an enlarged, upright, virtual image.
M = 1 + (D / f) (Image at near point D)
Spherical Aberration
Optics
m
An image blur defect in spherical lenses and mirrors where marginal rays focus closer to the element than paraxial central rays.
Δf_spherical = f_marginal - f_paraxial
Spherical Mirror
Optics
m
A curved mirror having a reflective surface shaped like a section of a sphere, classified as concave (converging) or convex (diverging).
1/f = 1/v + 1/u, f = R/2