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does a hemispherical lens focus parallel light rays from any direction on the centre of its plane surface?
how does a hemispherical lens focus parallel light rays
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Re: how does a hemispherical lens focus parallel light rays
Hello yesiamsumit,
"does a hemispherical lens focus parallel light rays from any direction on the centre of its plane surface?"
No.
A web search for "hemispherical lens" will give you much more information. Most first-level physics books also discuss geometrical optics.
WW
"does a hemispherical lens focus parallel light rays from any direction on the centre of its plane surface?"
No.
A web search for "hemispherical lens" will give you much more information. Most first-level physics books also discuss geometrical optics.
WW