Physics A-Level
Objective lens
What Objective lens means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Objective lens
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Forms an image on the distal face of the coherent bundle, while a viewing lens or camera at the proximal end reconstructs the image.
Topics that use Objective lens
- Fibre optics and endoscopy (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Coherent fibre bundle
- Internal imaging
- Medical imaging and endoscopy
- Optical fibres
- Total internal reflection
- Critical angle and refractive index
- Non-coherent fibre bundle
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