Lens, Fresnel / model / thin section

Description

Thin section through glass elements of a dioptric condensing lens, with central Fresnel lens and outer annular prisms, dated 1860

Museum reference

T.1993.147

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Lens, Fresnel / model / thin section

Date

1860

Associations

Eponym: Fresnel

Exhibitions

• Shining Lights: The story of Scotland's Lighthouses (15 Oct 2010 - 03 Apr 2011)
  Museum of Scotland