KnowraFresnel lensLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Fresnel lens, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 2Related 3Compared with 3Augustin-Jean FresnelBroader topic: Fresnel designed this compact lens form for lighthouse illumination.LighthouseRelated: Its compact design concentrates a lighthouse lamp into a beam visible over long distances.LensBroader topic: It achieves focusing with a thinner, lighter structure than a comparable conventional lens.Convex lensCompared with: It achieves convergence with stepped surfaces rather than a solid, smoothly curved convex body.Solar furnaceCompared with: Some furnaces use refractive concentration instead of reflective heliostat systems.Magnifying glassCompared with: It can provide lens-like magnification with less material and bulk than a conventional lens.Virtual reality headsetRelated: Many headsets use Fresnel optics to magnify small displays within a compact enclosure.Gustaf DalénRelated: Fresnel lenses helped lighthouse lamps project their light over long distances.