Let’s examine spherical aberration in a particular situation. A planoconvex
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yk,d + jg5iz u6(5k(n4eidev8ir,g fh of refraction 1.50 and radius of curvature $R=12.0\mathrm{~$cm$}$ is shown in (Fig. Below). Consider an incoming ray parallel to the principal axis and a height h above it as shown. Determine the distance d, from the flat face of the lens, to where this ray crosses the principal axis if
(a) $h=1.0\mathrm{~$cm$},$ $d_1$ =
cm
(b) $h=6.0\mathrm{~$cm$},$ $d_2$ =
cm
(c) How far apart are these “focal points”? $\Delta d$ =
cm
(d) What is the radius of the “circle of least confusion” produced by the $h=6.0-\mathrm{~$cm$},$ ray at the “focal point” for $h=1.0\mathrm{~$cm$},$? r =
cm