optics
The physics of light and vision: basic optical scienceThe physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
» Damiano began lecturing on the subject of optics.
Meaning
4 senses(plural, singular)The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals
Optik
о́птикаóptika
о́птикаóptyka
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
(plural, singular)Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics
(plural, singular)The light-related aspects of a device.
the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions
The optics of this telescope are particularly good.
о́птикаóptika
(figuratively, plural, singular)Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
Near-synonyms: appearances, spectacle, theatrics; choreography
His policy prescription was sound, but the optics were horrible.
Examples
3 sentencesDamiano began lecturing on the subject of optics.
His study of optics led him to the invention of the magnifying glass.
Music is the arithmetic of sounds as optics is the geometry of light.
Translations
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Origin
From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equiFrom Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.
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