What is the focal length of the second lens in an afocal system?

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In an afocal system with two lenses, the image distance b1 can be expressed as a function of the focal length f1 and object distance a1, while b2 depends on the distance d, a1, f1, and f2. As the distance d approaches zero, the effective focal length of the system is given by the formula fs = (f1*f2)/(f1+f2). To compensate for the first lens, the second lens must have a focal length f2 that satisfies the condition f2 = d - f1. This type of lens is known as a compensating lens, as it neutralizes the optical effect of the first lens. The discussion highlights the relationship between lens configurations and their focal lengths in optical systems.
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Homework Statement



An object at a distance a1 in front of a convex lens with the focal length f1 is imaged at a distance b1. A second lens at the distance d from the first lens with the focal length f2 is then imaging this Image with the image distance b2.

a) Give the image distance b1 as a function of f1 and a1, as well as the image distance b2 as function of d, a1, f1 and f2.

b) What is the focal length of a System of two lenses which distance d approaches zero?

c) Which focal length must the second lens in b) have to compensate the action of the first lens? How is such a lens called?

Homework Equations


Lens equations, fs=(f1*f2)/(f1+f2).


The Attempt at a Solution


For b) I have found the equation given above. How can I figure out c)? I think it is an afocal system, is that correct? For that, the focal length must be f2=d-f1?
 
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For clarification, here is a picture of the system I am asking about.
 

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If I interpret the question in part (c) correctly, the image formed by lens #2 must be located at the original object. The usual equation relating object, image, and focal length can be used to work out what f2 must be to achieve this.

I'm not sure what the name is for such a lens, sorry.
 
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