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    This document discusses several methods for measuring the focal length of an optical element: 1. Quick Estimation - Roughly estimating focal length by forming an image of a ceiling light and measuring the distance between the optical element and the projected image. 2. Neutralization Test - A test that uses another optical element to cancel out the optical power of the test element to find its focal length. 3. Geneva Gauge - A mechanical device that uses a scale and pivot to precisely measure focal length based on the radius of an image formed by the test element. 4. Nodal slide - A method that uses the nodal points of an optical system, which have identical angular magnification in air, to

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    This document discusses several methods for measuring the focal length of an optical element: 1. Quick Estimation - Roughly estimating focal length by forming an image of a ceiling light and measuring the distance between the optical element and the projected image. 2. Neutralization Test - A test that uses another optical element to cancel out the optical power of the test element to find its focal length. 3. Geneva Gauge - A mechanical device that uses a scale and pivot to precisely measure focal length based on the radius of an image formed by the test element. 4. Nodal slide - A method that uses the nodal points of an optical system, which have identical angular magnification in air, to

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    This document discusses several methods for measuring the focal length of an optical element: 1. Quick Estimation - Roughly estimating focal length by forming an image of a ceiling light and measuring the distance between the optical element and the projected image. 2. Neutralization Test - A test that uses another optical element to cancel out the optical power of the test element to find its focal length. 3. Geneva Gauge - A mechanical device that uses a scale and pivot to precisely measure focal length based on the radius of an image formed by the test element. 4. Nodal slide - A method that uses the nodal points of an optical system, which have identical angular magnification in air, to

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    Methods of measuring the focal

    length of the optical element


    Yu Yan
    1 Quick Estimation
    2 Neutralization Test
    3 Geneva Gauge
    4 nodal slide
    5 Reciprocal Magnification Derivation
    6 Point Source Microscope(PSM)
    Background
    Cardinal points and planes

    Nodal planes have the characteristic of identity


    angular magnification.

    When the optical system is in air, nodal


    points/planes coincide with the principal
    points/planes.
    Quick Estimation
    One easy way to get a rough lens focal length is to hold it under a ceiling lamp and use the
    testing optical element to form a image of the ceiling lamp. The optical element is moved
    vertically back and forth until a sharp image of the ceiling light is projected on the floor(table
    surface or other things that can be used as a screen). The distance between this element and
    the floor is focal length.
    Neutralization Test
    Neutralization Test
    Geneva Gauge
    Geneva Gauge
    𝑆2 + 𝑌2
    𝑅=
    2𝑆
    nodal slide
    nodal slide
    nodal slide
    Reciprocal Magnification Derivation
    Reciprocal Magnification Derivation
    Point Source Microscope(PSM)
    Reference
    http://www.medrounds.org/optics-review/2006/05/39.html
    John E. Greivenkamp, “Field Guide to Geometrical Optics”, SPIE Press, 2004.

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