Convex lens

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001341",
  "term": "Convex lens",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A lens that is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges, causing parallel rays of light to converge to a single focal point. This type of lens is also known as a converging lens and forms real images when objects are placed beyond its focal length. Magnifying glasses and the human eye's lens are common examples of convex lenses.",
  "synonyms": [
    "converging lens"
  ],
  "subject": "Optics and imaging",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Konvexlinse",
    "es": "lente convexa",
    "fr": "lentille convexe"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/convex-lens/"
}