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optics

optics

1 6.2
The study of light and how lenses and other devices change it
  • noun
  • /ˈɑptɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : óptica
  • Her research in optics focuses on how light interacts with various materials.

He's Dutch for his work in optics, which was extensive.

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Examples

  • The study of optics helps us understand how lenses focus light to create clear images.

  • Their shades have durable frames and crystal clear optics, making them the perfect choice.

  • Now we have fibre optics, transmitting signals and other winds.

  • As we shall see, Leonardo's in depth exploration of optics gave him a thorough understanding of perspective.

  • During his first year at Kodak, Rudolf divided his time between that office and the Institute of Optics.

    Academic text (2003)
  • He specializes in optics, spectroscopy and holography.

  • Advancements in optics have led to the development of more efficient solar panels.

Compounds

fiber optics
  • Specialized
13 4.0

A way of sending light through thin glass or plastic threads to carry data

electron optics
  • Specialized
7.2

The study of how electric and magnetic fields control electron beams

How Advanced

wave theory of light
  • Specialized
4.9
optics
  • Specialized
1 6.2
photometry
  • Specialized
1 8.0

Surface Forms

optics singular
optics plural

Morphology

optics = optic (semi-transparent) = optic + s

Formally built from 'optic' + '-s'; used as the name of a scientific field and as a discipline-name suffix that looks like a plural, which may mislead learners.

Etymology

Optics comes from an old Greek word optikos meaning 'to see', the same root as optical. So optics is about seeing and light, which is why it means the science of how light behaves and makes images.