convex lens

A convex lens is a transparent optical component that is thicker in the middle than at the edges. It bends light rays that pass through it, causing them to converge or focus at a point. This characteristic makes convex lenses essential in various devices like magnifying glasses, cameras, and glasses for correcting vision. When an object is placed close to a convex lens, it produces a magnified image, while objects farther away can create real, inverted images. The ability to manipulate light makes convex lenses crucial in both everyday tools and advanced optical applications.