Optics

Optics

Of or pertaining to the branch of physics that studies the properties and behavior of light. This includes how light interacts with matter and the instruments used to detect it.

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Angle of incidencs

Physics; Optics

The angle of an incident ray measured from a ray perpendicular to the surface.

Magnifying glass

Physics; Optics

A lens that makes objects look larger than they really are. A magnifying glass has a convex lens.

Huygens

Physics; Optics

Dutch scientist who invented a way to make better lenses for telescopes. He discovered Saturn's fourth satellite.

Objective lens

Physics; Optics

The lens that is closest to the object being viewed with an instrument such as a telescope or a microscope.

Optical fibre

Physics; Optics

An optical fibre is a very thin thread of glass inside a protective coating(clad). Optical fibres are used to carry information in the form of light.

Aberration inherent to certain optical designs or due to imperfection in the lens or other components which results in off-axis point sources such as stars appearing distorted, appearing to have a ...