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The Magnification of Eyepiece (Mₑ) represents the magnifying power of the eyepiece lens that determines how much an object appears enlarged when viewed through an optical instrument like a microscope or telescope.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the magnification produced by the eyepiece when the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision, taking into account the object distance and focal length of the objective lens.
Details: Accurate calculation of eyepiece magnification is crucial for designing optical instruments, determining the overall magnification of compound optical systems, and ensuring optimal viewing conditions for the observer.
Tips: Enter magnifying power (unitless), object distance in meters, and focal length of objective in meters. All values must be positive numbers with focal length greater than zero.
Q1: What is the least distance of distinct vision?
A: The least distance of distinct vision is the minimum distance at which a normal eye can see objects clearly without strain, typically taken as 25 cm for humans.
Q2: How does this differ from total magnification?
A: This calculates only the magnification contributed by the eyepiece. Total magnification of a compound optical system is the product of objective magnification and eyepiece magnification.
Q3: What are typical values for eyepiece magnification?
A: Eyepiece magnification typically ranges from 5x to 30x depending on the optical instrument and application requirements.
Q4: Can this formula be used for all optical instruments?
A: This formula is specifically designed for situations where the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision, commonly used in microscope and telescope calculations.
Q5: How does object distance affect eyepiece magnification?
A: As object distance increases, the magnification of the eyepiece also increases, following the linear relationship shown in the formula.