A Fresnel lens (/ ˈ f r eɪ n ɛ l,-n əl / FRAY-nel, -⁠nəl; / ˈ f r ɛ n ɛ l,-əl / FREN-el, -⁠əl; or / f r eɪ ˈ n ɛ l / fray-NEL [1]) is a type of composite compact lens which reduces the amount of material required compared to a conventional lens by dividing the lens into a set of concentric annular sections.

Augustin-Jean Fresnel [Note 1] (10 May 1788 – 14 July 1827) was a French civil engineer and physicist whose research in optics led to the almost unanimous acceptance of the wave theory of light, excluding any remnant of Newton's corpuscular theory, from the late 1830s [3] until the end of the 19th century.

The Fresnel equations (or Fresnel coefficients) describe the reflection and transmission of light (or electromagnetic radiation in general) when incident on an interface between different optical media.

Mar 15, 2021 · Camera flashes and accessories use Fresnel lenses to focus light into a narrower beam, great for maximizing light intensity from a portable, battery-powered device.

Augustin-Jean Fresnel (born May 10, 1788, Broglie, France—died July 14, 1827, Ville-d’Avray) was a French physicist who pioneered in optics and did much to establish the wave theory of light advanced by English physicist Thomas Young.

In a Fresnel lens, hundreds of pieces of specially cut glass surround a lamp bulb. This design intensifies the glow from the light, focusing rays of light that would normally scatter into a single, intense beam of light, which shines out in a specific direction.

Dec 31, 2022 · Although plastic Fresnel lenses are cruder and produce poorer quality images than traditional glass lenses, it doesn't matter in this case: all that's important is concentrating light into a beam at a reasonably well focused point on the road ahead. Fresnel lenses are all about making big, powerful beams of light that stretch very long distances.

Mar 5, 2025 · Fresnel lens, succession of concentric rings, each consisting of an element of a simple lens, assembled in proper relationship on a flat surface to provide a short focal length. The Fresnel lens is used particularly in lighthouses and searchlights to concentrate the light into a relatively narrow

Sep 11, 2023 · Fresnel lens — it might sound like a fancy term, but its concept is simple. Imagine a conventional lens, thick in the middle and tapering to the edges, much like a lentil. Now, what if you could flatten the lens surface without losing its magnifying power? Enter the Fresnel lens.