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Lensmaker's Equation
f
1
=
(
n
−
1
)
(
R
1
1
−
R
2
1
)
Relates the focal length of a lens to its refractive index and surface curvatures.
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Variables
f
Focal length
m
n
Refractive index of lens
unitless
R_1
Radius of first surface
m
R_2
Radius of second surface
m
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