Light refraction by lenses

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Light refraction by lenses

Combined bi-concave & bi-convex lenses to demonstrate light refraction

Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations

Media ID 6283643

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Convex Light Optics Refraction

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Science Photo Library, we are presented with a mesmerizing display of light refraction through the combined use of bi-concave and bi-convex lenses. As the rays of light pass through these carefully arranged lenses, they undergo a fascinating transformation that showcases the fundamental principles of physics and optics. The convex lens, with its curved surface bulging outwards, causes the incoming light to converge towards a focal point. On the other hand, the concave lens possesses an inwardly curving surface that disperses or diverges the incident light rays. When these two distinct types of lenses are placed together in close proximity, their complementary properties interact to create an intricate dance of refraction. As we observe this spectacle unfold before our eyes, it becomes evident how different colors come into play within this optical phenomenon. The varying wavelengths associated with each color bend at slightly different angles as they traverse through these lenses. Consequently, what was once white light is now beautifully fragmented into a stunning array of vibrant hues. This image serves as a testament to both the elegance and complexity found within nature's laws. It invites us to delve deeper into understanding how ordinary materials can manipulate something as intangible as light itself – reminding us that even in its simplest form, science holds endless wonders waiting to be explored.

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