Microscope magnification using Ray Optics

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The discussion focuses on deriving the magnification formula m = (25 cm / f_e)(L / f_o) using ray optics and matrices. The user attempts to set up the ray transform with specific matrices for distances and focal lengths but struggles to simplify it to match the desired formula. They express confusion over the role of the initial angle and whether the object distance of 25 cm affects the calculations. The user is seeking clarification on these points as they work through the problem without guidance from their teaching assistant. The thread highlights the complexities of applying ray optics to microscope magnification calculations.
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Homework Statement



Basically, derive the formula ## m = \frac{ 25 cm}{f_e} \frac{L}{f_o} ## using ray matrices. This just has variable tube length and assumes eye to object distance is 25 cm.

Homework Equations



Ray matrices: ## \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 1 & d \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right] ##
## \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 1 & 0 \\ - \frac{1}{f} & 1 \end{array} \right] ##
ray vector: ## \left[ \begin{array}{c} r \\ \theta \end{array} \right] ##

## M = \frac{ \theta '}{\theta} ##

The Attempt at a Solution



So, just set up the ray transform
## \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 1 & 25 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 1 & 0 \\ a & 1 \end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 1 & b \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array}{cc} 1 & 0 \\ c & 1 \end{array} \right] \left[ \begin{array}{c} r \\ \theta \end{array} \right] ##

Here, ## a = - \frac{1}{f_e}, b = f_o + f_e + L, c = - \frac{1}{f_o} ##

## f_e ## is eyepiece focal length and ## f_o ## is objective one. Eitherway, I just simplified the matrix given above, but I can't seem to make it the same as the formula given. I had another matrix at first with some distance ## d ## but that just made it messier. I'm not sure if I need that. But for the ## \theta ' ## component, I get

## \theta ' = \frac{ L r} { f_e f_o} ##
the other term with ## \theta ## should just be 0 since the rays will not depend on the initial angle and all will be parallel. I know the initial problem says the object is 25 cm away, so does that mean r = 25 cm? But that would still leave the problem of dividing the ## \theta ## so not sure where to go.

Thanks in advance.
 
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