info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Images of axial objects
Fecha
2011-07Registro en:
Rabal, Hector Jorge; Cap, Nelly; Trivi, Marcelo; Images of axial objects; IOP Publishing; Physics Education; 46; 4; 7-2011; 407-411
0031-9120
CONICET Digital
CONICET
Autor
Rabal, Hector Jorge
Cap, Nelly
Trivi, Marcelo
Resumen
Imaging of three-dimensional objects by lenses and mirrors is sometimes poorly indicated in textbooks and can be incorrectly drawn. We stress a need to clarify the concept of longitudinal magnification, with simulated images illustrating distortions introduced along the optical axis. We consider all possible positions of the object for both a convergent and a divergent lens, producing real and virtual images. We also discuss spherical mirrors, elementary telescopes and microscopes. © 2011 IOP Publishing Ltd.