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Concave and convex lens
Original price was: KSh270.00.KSh200.00Current price is: KSh200.00.
Convex lenses are thicker at the center and thinner at the edges, causing parallel light rays to converge towards a focal point, which allows them to produce real or virtual images depending on the object’s distance. They are widely used in applications such as microscopes, cameras, and projectors for magnification and image projection. In contrast, concave lenses are thinner at the center and thicker at the edges, causing parallel light rays to diverge, resulting in virtual images that are always upright. They are commonly employed in glasses for nearsightedness, laser beam expanders, and optical instruments to correct aberrations. Together, concave and convex lenses play crucial roles in various optical experiments and applications, enhancing light manipulation and analysis in laboratory settings.
Uses of Concave and convex lens
Convex Lenses
- Magnification:
Used in microscopes to magnify small objects or specimens for detailed observation.
- Projection:
In projectors, convex lenses help to focus and enlarge images onto a screen.
- Light Focusing:
Used in experiments to focus light beams, such as in spectroscopy, to analyze light properties.
- Photography:
Convex lenses are essential in cameras for capturing clear images.
Concave Lenses
- Divergence of Light:
Used in applications where light needs to be spread out, such as in laser optics.
- Corrective Optics:
In optical instruments, they correct for optical aberrations or improve image quality.
- Beam Expanders:
Used in laser applications to expand laser beams for various experiments.
- Visual Aids:
In some laboratory setups, concave lenses may be used in eyepieces to provide a wider field of view
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