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Instructor informal session:

Tu 3:30-4:20pm, RAS 213.

Lec. 35 Geometric Optics – II (iq29)

Demos:

a) Total reflection

b) Optical fibers

c) Mirrors and Lenses –Blackboard Optics

1. Concave spherical mirror

M vs p

2. Convex spherical mirror

a. M vs p

b. Combined curves: M vs x

3. Convergent Lens (Exercise: Work out the divergent lens case)

“The method of curvature”

4. Lens-maker formula

Application of “the method of curvature”

Announcement and Reminder:

• Sec 34.6: Optical instrument has been deleted from the syllabus.
• The weekly informal session on Friday has been cancelled.