optics formulae.

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optics formulae.

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Optics Formulas

Equations for Geometrical Optics

Law of Reflection
	States that the angle of incidence () is equal to the angle of reflection () as measured from the normal to the reflecting surface.

Snell's Law	Alternate Form
		Gives the relationship between angles of incidence () and angles of refraction () for a wave impinging on an interface between two media with different indices of refraction (, )

Index of Refraction
	The index of refraction () is a ratio of speeds that compares the speed of light in a medium () to the speed of light in a vacuum (). The ratio can also be defined in terms of the wavelength () of light in different materials.

Critical Angle
	The critical angle ()is the certain angle of incidence at a boundary between two materials where the angle of refraction equals 90°. This formula is used to calculate that angle, and works only if > . Note: if the second medium is air or a vacuum, then is approximately 1.

Equations for Mirrors and Lenses

Magnification Factor for Plane Mirrors	Magnification Factor for Spherical Mirrors and Lenses

Focal Length for a Spherical Mirror

Spherical Mirror Equation	Alternate Form

Thin Lens Equation	Alternate Form

Note: the equations for spherical mirrors and thin lenses are the same.

Equations for Young's Double-Slit Experiment

Path Difference for Constructive Interference	Path Difference for Destructive Interference

Bright Fringe Condition (double slit interference)	Wavelength (double slit interference)

Width of Bright Fringe (double slit interference)	Nonreflecting Film Thickness (minimum)

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the equations for spherical mirrors and thin lenses are the same only in RP sign convention.
In recent ( co-ordinate) sign convention for mirror its as u gave , but for lenses it is ( 1/ v ) - ( 1 / u ) = 1 / f

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