I Difference between Working distance and object distance

Click For Summary
Working distance and object distance are distinct concepts in optics; object distance is measured from the lens's hypothetical center, while working distance is from the lens's actual front surface. For a thin lens, these distances can be approximated as equal, but in practical scenarios, they differ. Additionally, image distance and back focal length are also different, with back focal length referring to the distance from the lens to the image plane when focused. To calculate the focal length, object distance, and image distance for a desired magnification, specific formulas related to lens optics must be applied. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate optical calculations and applications.
Aymangh994
Messages
15
Reaction score
2
So I have a problem understanding the difference between working distance and the object distance of a lens.
For me it is also unclear what the difference between image distance and back focal length.
If I want to enlarge the image by 6. How can I calculate the focal length, object distance and image distance ?
Is the working distance the same as object distance ?
 
Science news on Phys.org
Typically only for a perfectly thin lens (which can be a useful approximation). The object distance is measured from the hypothetical lens center and the working distance from the actual front surface of the lens. In the real world dthay are not the same.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Replies
11
Views
2K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Replies
13
Views
10K