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A reflecting telescope uses a spherical mirror with a 3-m focal length and an aperture giv...

A reflecting telescope uses a spherical mirror with a 3-m focal length and an aperture given by f/3.75.

a. Using the results of problem 20-4, determine the magnitude of the spherical wave aberration for the telescope.


b. If a Schmidt-type correcting plane of refractive index 1.40 were installed to correct the spherical aberration, what would be the required difference in thickness between the center and edge of the plate?

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 20