suurendusvõime

Suurendusvõime, commonly translated as magnification power, refers to the ability of an optical instrument to produce a larger image of an object than what is seen with the naked eye. It is a fundamental characteristic of devices such as microscopes, telescopes, and magnifying glasses.

The magnification power of a simple magnifying glass is typically expressed as a dimensionless number, often followed by an 'x' symbol (e.g., 10x). This indicates that the object appears ten times larger than its actual size. For compound optical instruments like microscopes and telescopes, the total magnification is usually the product of the magnification of the objective lens and the magnification of the eyepiece.

Understanding magnification power is crucial for selecting the appropriate instrument for a given task. Higher magnification allows for the observation of finer details, which is essential in fields like biology, astronomy, and materials science. However, increased magnification can also lead to a reduced field of view and a dimmer image, requiring adequate illumination and lens quality. The effective magnification limit of an optical instrument is also constrained by its resolving power, which is the ability to distinguish between two closely spaced points.