Lecture 2: Image Formation with Mirrors

This video is part of a series from Laser-Tec that introduces learners to geometrical optics. In the video, image formation with mirrors is explored. Viewers learn about Gaussian and paraxial optics; the relationship between collimated light and the focal points of convex and concave mirrors; ray-tracing techniques to locate the images formed by plane and spherical mirrors; and mirror equations to determine the location, size, orientation, and nature of images formed with spherical mirrors. The sign convention in mirror formula, magnification, and the Cassegrain reflecting telescope are also highlighted. The video recording runs 42:02 minutes in length.