Optics

Of physics.

The branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light.

This concept's ID is @1~32849

Condition

  • stigmatism 0 facts

    (optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single...

  • astigmatism 0 facts

    (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to...

Also contains

  • meniscus 0 facts

    (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other.

  • catoptrics 0 facts

    Branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors.

  • holography 0 facts

    The branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order...