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    Question Measuring Radii in spherical lenses

    Hi everyone,

    Can someone give me the formula for measuring the radii of a spherical lens?

    Thanks,
    Whit :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Whitwoo View Post
    Hi everyone,

    Can someone give me the formula for measuring the radii of a spherical lens?

    Thanks,
    Whit :)
    Radius = (index - 1) / Power

    Radius is in meters and Power is in Diopters.
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    It's easier to use a spereometer. :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whitwoo View Post
    Hi everyone,

    Can someone give me the formula for measuring the radii of a spherical lens?

    Thanks,
    Whit :)
    Here is an old link and the summary by Darryl should explain this in an easy to understand way.

    http://www.optiboard.com/forums/arch...hp/t-5132.html

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    Thanks everyone :)

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