Lens (geometry)
Convex plane region bounded by two circular arcs / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Lens (optics).
In 2-dimensional geometry, a lens is a convex region bounded by two circular arcs joined to each other at their endpoints. In order for this shape to be convex, both arcs must bow outwards (convex-convex). This shape can be formed as the intersection of two circular disks. It can also be formed as the union of two circular segments (regions between the chord of a circle and the circle itself), joined along a common chord.