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L6-39. Distortion - Pincushion And Barrel With 2 Irises
Purpose
To show pincushion and barrel distortion.
Equipment
Bright point source with condenser lens, ground glass screen, coarse mesh, iris, 8 cm focal length lens, and second iris.
Setup Time
5 minutes.
Images
Description
The optical system in the photograph includes the following: bright point source with condenser lens, ground glass screen, coarse mesh object, first iris, 8 cm focal length lens, second iris, and distant screen. Closing the first iris (preceding the lens) causes barrel distortion, while closing the second iris (following the lens) produces pincushion distortion. ◙This is not a bright display, but can be seen in a large room and is closest to the theoretical description of distortion.
References
Arthur S. Jensen, Lens Aberrations - A Classroom Demonstration, AJP 13, 113-115 (1945).
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments
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See pagesl1. light sources & light rays
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See pagesl2. plane mirrors
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See pagesl3. curved mirrors
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See pagesl4. refraction
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See pagesl5. total internal reflection
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See pagesl6. lenses
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See pagesl7. optical instruments