How Can R=2f Be Proven in Optics?

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The discussion focuses on proving the relationship R=2f in optics, where R represents the radius of curvature and f is the focal length. It references the parabola equation y=1/(4f)x^2, which has its focus at (0, f), establishing the focal length. The curvature formula is applied, with derivatives y' and y" calculated to find the curvature at x=0. At this point, the curvature is determined to be 1/(2f), leading to the conclusion that the radius of curvature is indeed 2f. A request for a graph image indicates a need for visual clarification in the explanation.
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Hi... Do you know how to prove R=2f where R is the radius of curvature and f is the focal length?
 
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The parabola y= \frac{1}{4f}x^2 has focus at (0, f) so focal length f. The curvature of a function y= y(x) is given by
\frac {|y"|} {(1+(y')^2)^{ \frac {3}{2}}}

In this case, y'= (1/(2f)x and y"= 1/(2f). At x= 0, the curvature is
1/(2f) and so the radius of curvature is 2f.
 
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Sorry, I can't see the image of the graph. Can you please send it again? thank you very much!
 
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