College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
6A65.70 - Fresnel Lenses
Clean the Fresnel lenses with plastic polish and a soft cloth when necessary. Put the beam expander on the laser and direct this expanded beam onto the Fresnel lens. Observe the focusing properties and characteristics.
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