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A classic optical bench, brought to life: drag lenses and mirrors along an axis, place an object, and watch real ray tracing locate the resulting image — real or virtual, upright or inverted, magnified or reduced — using the standard three-ray construction. Chain multiple elements together and watch one lens's image become the next lens's object automatically. A focal-length solver mode works backward too: tell it what image you want, and it tells you what lens you'd need.
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About Ray Optics Bench
Ray Optics Bench is an interactive learning tool on VTC. A classic optical bench, brought to life: drag lenses and mirrors along an axis, place an object, and watch real ray tracing locate the resulting image — real or virtual, upright or inverted, magnified or reduced — using the standard three-ray construction. Chain multiple elements together and watch one lens's image become the next lens's object automatically. A focal-length solver mode works backward too: tell it what image you want, and it tells you what lens you'd need. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- A classic optical bench, brought to life: drag lenses and mirrors along an axis, place an object
- Watch real ray tracing locate the resulting image
- Real or virtual, upright or inverted, magnified or reduced
- Using the standard three-ray construction
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Ray Optics Bench on VTC?
Ray Optics Bench is an interactive learning tool on VTC. A classic optical bench, brought to life: drag lenses and mirrors along an axis, place an object, and watch real ray tracing locate the resulting image — real or virtual, upright or inverted, magnified or reduced — using the standard three-ray construction. Chain multiple elements together and watch one lens's image become the next lens's object automatically.
Is Ray Optics Bench free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Ray Optics Bench at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Ray Optics Bench for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://rayoptics.apps.vtc.com in your browser.