Optics Formulas for JEE 2026

31 formulas in Optics (Physics) How many can you recall?

Single-slit minima

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Rayleigh criterion (circular aperture)

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Resolving Power and Angular Resolution (Rayleigh Criterion)

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Young's double slit fringe width

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YDSE path difference (bright fringes)

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Thin film reflected constructive (normal incidence checklist)

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Resultant Intensity in Interference

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Lens maker's formula

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Thin lens formula (Cartesian)

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Lens magnification (linear)

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Power of a lens

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Lenses in contact (thin)

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Refraction at spherical surface

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Lens Maker's Equation (Sign Convention Form)

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Equivalent Focal Length of Lenses in Contact

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Mirror formula

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Lateral magnification (mirror)

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Focal length of spherical mirror

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Simple microscope (angular magnification near point)

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Compound microscope (standard approximation)

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Astronomical telescope (relaxed eye)

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Magnifying Power of Astronomical Telescope

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Malus' law

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Brewster's angle

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Snell's Law (Laws of Refraction)

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Critical angle (TIR)

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Lateral shift through parallel slab

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Apparent depth (normal viewing)

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Prism refractive index (minimum deviation)

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Phase from path difference

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Optical Path Length

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