Increase Viewing Area with Lenses

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Using lenses can indeed magnify a viewing area, but specific constraints must be considered. Achieving a 10:1 magnification from a 10-inch diameter area to a 1-inch image is complicated by the short object-image distance of only 2 inches. Real-world optics, including fresnel optics, may not accommodate the necessary incident angles for this setup. Therefore, while lens combinations can enhance viewing areas, practical limitations may prevent achieving the desired magnification in this scenario. Understanding geometrical optics is essential for finding viable solutions.
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Hello,

Is it possible by using one or combination of more lenses to magnify the viewing area.

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What do you mean by a "large viewing area"? Given even a single lens you can achieve a magnified image, and odds are given a few constraints like yours you can use geometrical optics to find a pair of lenses that might work.

Edit: After taking a closer look at your diagram it's looking like you want to image a 10" dia. area down to 1" (10:1 magnification), but the overall object-image distance is only 2". This sounds like it's just not possible using real-world optics (even fresnel optics) given the incident angles involved.
 
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