Fresnel
- adjective
- /frəˈnɛl/
- Specialized
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de Fresnel
- In the first part of the lab, you will be observing the Fresnel coefficients.
Examples
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Let me just say in a second, near field, which means that it's close in, that's called Fresnel diffraction Fresnel, I think that's right, diffraction.
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So this is the integral within the Fresnel and scalar approximations.
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There's a few of these linear Fresnel lines.
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Right now we use the Fresnels calculation to get the mix of both of that, and we'll say, yeah, that's red in this instance, right?
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The physicist demonstrated the principles of Fresnel diffraction using a laser in the laboratory.
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In optical engineering, Fresnel equations are essential for understanding how light interacts with different materials.
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The design of the new projector incorporates Fresnel lenses to enhance light efficiency.
Synonyms
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Relating to the eye, to seeing, or to the use of light in science
Compounds
- Specialized
A thin lens made of rings that focuses light for lighthouses and projectors
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fresnel is named after the French scientist Augustin-Jean Fresnel, who studied how light spreads and bends. So when something is called Fresnel as an adjective, it means it relates to his ideas or devices about light.