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Optics
Optical Resolution Calculator
Determines the minimum resolvable distance between two point sources through a microscope or lens using the Rayleigh criterion. Essential for microscopists, optical engineers, and anyone specifying imaging system performance.
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Optics
Optical Magnification Calculator
Find the total magnification of a microscope or telescope from objective and eyepiece focal lengths. Use it when selecting lens combinations or checking whether a setup meets a target magnification.
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Key differences
| Optical Resolution Calculator | Optical Magnification Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 4 | 4 |
| Result | Lateral Resolution (nm) | Total Magnification (×) |
| What it does | Determines the minimum resolvable distance between two point sources through a microscope or lens using the Rayleigh criterion. Essential for microscopists, optical engineers, and anyone specifying imaging system performance. | Find the total magnification of a microscope or telescope from objective and eyepiece focal lengths. Use it when selecting lens combinations or checking whether a setup meets a target magnification. |