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catoptrics::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | optics |
| Derivation | catoptric, catoptrical |
Examples of catoptrics
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Experiments with mirrors and magnifying lenses provided the foundation for his theories on catoptrics.
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Catoptrics deals with the phenomena of reflected light and image-forming optical systems using mirrors.
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He also made investigations into refraction, catoptrics, dioptrics, spherical mirrors, and magnifying lenses.
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Catoptrics, which concerns the mathematical theory of mirrors, particularly the images formed in plane and spherical concave mirrors.
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- Branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
- (catoptric) of or relating to catoptrics; produced by or based on mirrors
- Catoptrics (from Greek: u03BAu03B1u03C4u03BFu03C0u03C4u03C1u03B9u03BAu03CCu03C2 katoptriku00F3s, "specular", from Greek: u03BAu03ACu03C4u03BFu03C0u03C4u03C1u03BFu03BD katoptron "mirror") deals with the phenomena of reflected light and image-forming optical systems using mirrors. A catoptric system is also called a catopter (catoptre).
- Which concerns the mathematical theory of mirrors, particularly the images formed in plane and spherical concave mirrors.
