Reverse calculation of radius and principal planes of thick lens

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The discussion focuses on determining the principal planes and radii of a thick lens using the shaping factor and focal length equations. The user encounters complex numbers when applying the derived equations under certain conditions, specifically when (X^2-1)*d/(n*f) < -1. This situation renders the equations unusable, prompting a request for alternative solutions or more general equations applicable in this domain. Additional resources are suggested to assist in solving the problem. The user seeks guidance on how to proceed with the calculations effectively.
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Dear All,

I need you kind support in a problem, which I am unable to figure out. It is regarding thick lens.

I am determining lens principal planes and radius using shaping factor and focal length. The forward problem I am using is,
Focal length
1/f = (n-1)*[1/r1 - 1/r2 +(n-1)*d/(n*r1*r2)]
Shaping factor
X = (r2 + r1)/(r2 - r1)
Solving these two equations for r1 and r2, I get.
1/r1 = (X+1)/ [f * (n-1)*(1+sqrt(1+(X^2-1)*d/(n*f)))]
1/r2 = (X-1)/ [f * (n-1)*(1+sqrt(1+(X^2-1)*d/(n*f)))]

These equations return complex number when (X^2-1)*d/(n*f) < -1. So I cannot use these equations for this domain and I have no idea how to determine radius and principal planes in such a case. Any body know a solution for this domain or more general equations?

Thanks in anticipation for reading and support.
 
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taimoortalpur said:
Dear All,

I need you kind support in a problem, which I am unable to figure out. It is regarding thick lens.

I am determining lens principal planes and radius using shaping factor and focal length. The forward problem I am using is,
Focal length
1/f = (n-1)*[1/r1 - 1/r2 +(n-1)*d/(n*r1*r2)]
Shaping factor
X = (r2 + r1)/(r2 - r1)
Solving these two equations for r1 and r2, I get.
1/r1 = (X+1)/ [f * (n-1)*(1+sqrt(1+(X^2-1)*d/(n*f)))]
1/r2 = (X-1)/ [f * (n-1)*(1+sqrt(1+(X^2-1)*d/(n*f)))]

These equations return complex number when (X^2-1)*d/(n*f) < -1. So I cannot use these equations for this domain and I have no idea how to determine radius and principal planes in such a case. Any body know a solution for this domain or more general equations?

Thanks in anticipation for reading and support.

Does these sources help ? :

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/geoopt/priplan.html
http://www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/courses/m309-04a/sol4.pdf
 
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