The discussion focuses on determining the primary and secondary principal planes in thick lenses using the lens maker's equation. Participants reference the formula (1/Si) + (1/So) = 1/f, which relates object distance (So), image distance (Si), and focal length (f). The Newtonian equation is mentioned as a potential method for solving this problem. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for optics applications.
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Adams James said:Homework Statement
In a thick lens, how we do to get the primary and secondary principal planes
Homework Equations
(1/Si)+(1/So)=1/f
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried to get to get that with the Newtonian equation