Shaskolskaya & Eltsin Problem 303

Physics · optics

Problem

double convex lens of focal length f lies between a source of light and a screen. The distance between the source of light and the screen is less than 4f. It is known that in these conditions it is not possible to obtain an image of the source on the screen, whatever the position of the lens. How can an image of the source be obtained on the screen with quite simple means and without moving either lens or screen?

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