focal point

The central point of the focal plane that lies on the optical axis, one focal length away from the lens. A lens or lens system typically has a front focal point (the first focal point in the direction of light travel) and a back focal point on the opposite side.

Synonyms: focus

See also: focal length , focal plane

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Geometrical Construction of Ray Diagrams

A popular method of representing a train of propagating light waves.