Optics and the Nature of Light · Waves & Optics

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Geometric analysis of light through mirrors and lenses, and the design of telescopes and microscopes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the geometry of a lens determine the magnification and resolution of an image?
  2. 2What are the physical limitations of reflecting versus refracting telescopes?
  3. 3How would an engineer correct for spherical and chromatic aberration in a camera lens?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Optics and the Nature of Light
Period: Waves & Optics

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