Depiction of Ray Diagrams of Both Lenses

A lens ray diagram is commonly used in order to trace the path of the light that influences the viewpoint of a person viewing an object. The present study has discussed the concepts of lens ray diagrams in order to outline the path of light reflection in both the convex and the concave lens. The study has further described the respective process of drawing the ray diagrams for both the convex and the concave lens. Additionally, the study has outlined the key principles and rules of ray diagrams in drawing the pathway for both lenses. Lastly, it has assessed the importance of ray diagrams in terms of defining the path of light for both lenses. 

What is a lens ray diagram? 

The lens ray diagram is a procedural diagram that traces the pathway of light within a lens that travels from an image between an object to the human eyes. In a ray diagram, the rays are placed in a linear place with an arrow which eventually showcases the pathway of light within a lens. The diagram is commonly used in order to trace the way of light within the concave and the convex lens in real-time. The ray diagrams generally use a reflected ray and an indent ray in order to trace the pathway of light within both lenses.  

Concept of Convex lens ray diagram 

A convex lens is potentially thicker than the concave lenses that enable light to parallelly enter into the convergence of the lens. After light passes through the lens and meets the point of convergence within it. The point where the light and the ray meet within a convex lens is called the principal focus. In order to draw the ray diagram of a convex lens, a vertical line needs to be drawn with an outward direction which shapes the direction of light within the lens. 

Concept of Concave lens ray diagram 

A concave lens is potentially thinner on the edges compared to the convex lens while reflecting light in real-time. In this scenario, the parallel rays diverge within a concave lens and get separated from the point of divergence within the lens. In terms of drawing a ray diagram of a concave lens, the diagram needs to appear primarily within the principle focus on both sides of the lens. Similarly to the convex lens, the concave lens is also represented with a vertical line within the ray diagram. 

Processes of drawing ray diagrams for lenses 

Drawing a ray diagram appears as a crucial part of assessing the pathway of light within the convex and the concave lenses. In order to draw a ray diagram, first, a pick point needs to be on the top of the object that demands tracing the pathway of light. After that, two incident rays need to travel towards the mirror in order to outline the way clearly. After the rays strike directly within the mirror, a clear reflection of light can be seen in the convex and the concave mirrors. Rules of ray diagrams 

Drawing the ray diagram for tracing the pathway of light involves three significant rules. The rules are discussed below. 

• Rule 1: The rays that are paralleled to the principal axis of the lens are going to pass through the focus. 
• Rule 2: The rays that have passed through the focal point are going to be paralleled to the principal axis. 
• Rule 3: The rays that have passed through the Optical Center are going to emerge without any derivation. 

Importance of ray diagrams in depicting lenses 

Ray diagrams are capable of determining the size, orientation, location and types of images within both the convex and the concave lens. This allows the diagram to successfully outline the pathway of light within the lenses which serve the purpose of the tests clearly. Ray diagrams are also important in terms of examining the extreme locations of objects that are placed in an untraditional way. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, it can be said that the arrow that indicates the pathway of light is pointed towards the direction within both lenses. It eventually indicates the factor that light flows in the inward direction for the concave lens and outward for the convex lens. Further, with proper measurement of the focal length within the principal focus, the ray diagram can trace the pathway of light within the concave and convex lens. With the help of this process, the lenses can mark the image on the top of the placed object which eventually enables the diagram to trace the pathway of light within both lenses successfully. Hence, it can be said that a ray diagram is an effective process that allows both the convex and the concave lens to outline the pathway of light effectively.