Simple Optics Question : Back focal length

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The discussion focuses on calculating the back focal length of a system comprising two thin lenses with powers F1 and F2, separated by a distance d. The back vertex power is defined as Fv' = (F1 + F2 - dF1F2)/(1-dF1), leading to the back vertex length fv' calculated as 1/Fv'. The user employs trigonometric relationships and Snell's law to derive the necessary quantities, specifically h1 and h2, in relation to the focal lengths and the distance between the lenses.

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i have used triangle from up side of h1 to the b. and by using sinß and sin(tetha) i have found h1 and h2 interms of sin. but i don't know how can i reach the question's answer in terms of R2 because i drawn only one triangle.

and also i have used the equation x^2 + y^2 = R^2
in order to calculate hypotenus of triangle.
 
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Assuming I've read your diagram correctly... this is 2 thin lenses of power F1 and F2 separated by a distance d.

Let the back vertex power be denoted by Fv'.

Fv' = (F1 + F2 - dF1F2)/(1-dF1) by definition.

Then the back vertex length fv' is given by 1/Fv'

So tan(theta) = h1/fv' = h1Fv'

Now F1 has primary focal length f1'

Using similar triangles,
f1'/(f1-d) = h2/h1.
 
thanx but i have to use only quantities given on the question.
and start from snell's law
 

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