Code Number: 6A70.45

Demo Title: Combination Lenses - Doublets & Achromatic Pairs

Condition: Good

Principle: Concave and Convex lens combinations, multiple element lenses.

Area of Study: Optics

Equipment:

Box of double element lenses.

Procedure:

The combination lenses may be passes around or an exercise may be done to align the lenses with the aid of a laser.

References:

G. Calzà, T. López-Arias, L.M. Gratton, S. Oss, "Playing with Refraction", TPT, Vol. 48, # 4, April 2010, p. 270.
Jean Delisle and Maurice Leclerc, "Aligning and Cementing the Elements of a Doublet", Back Cover of TPT, Vol. 23, # 2, Feb. 1985.
"Magnifying Power and Resolving Power of a Telescope", Selective Experiments in Physics, CENCO, 1962.
"Simple Telescopes - Magnifying Power", Selective Experiments in Physics, CENCO, 1962.

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6A70.45 - Combination Lenses - Doublets & Achromatic Pairs

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