KnowraFresnel lensLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Fresnel lens, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 2Related 3Compared with 3Convex 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.