Optics
3 terms
Optical Axis
Optics
N/A
The imaginary central straight line passing through the centers of curvature of all optical elements in a rotationally symmetric system.
N/A
Optical Fiber
Optics
dB/km
A flexible, transparent glass or plastic fiber that transmits light signals across long distances via total internal reflection.
NA = √(n_core² - n_cladding²)
Optical Power
Optics
Diopters (D, m⁻¹)
A measure of a lens or curved mirror's degree of light convergence or divergence, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length.
P = 1 / f (in meters)