Optics
3 terms
Optics
Optical Axis
The imaginary central straight line passing through the centers of curvature of all optical elements in a rotationally symmetric system.
OpticsOptical Fiber
A flexible, transparent glass or plastic fiber that transmits light signals across long distances via total internal reflection.
OpticsOptical Power
A measure of a lens or curved mirror's degree of light convergence or divergence, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length.