Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of optic axis  [ˈɒp tɪ kəl]  

Translate optic axis to



Definition of 'optic axis' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) optic axis
the direction or directions in a crystal along which light is not doubly refracted.

Etymology:  (1655–65)

Definition of 'optic axis' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) optic axis
in a doubly refracting crystal, the line in the direction of which no double refraction occurs
"a crystal may have either one or two optic axes"

2. (noun) principal axis, optic axis
a line that passes through the center of curvature of a lens so that light is neither reflected nor refracted
"in a normal eye the optic axis is the direction in which objects are seen most distinctly"



'optic axis' - Nearby Entries  

optic axis  optic chiasm  optic chiasma  optic cup  optical prism  optical pyrometer  optical telescope  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"optic axis." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 2 June. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/optic axis


Alternative search options for 'optic axis'   
Search for Synonyms for 'optic axis'
Quotes containing the term 'optic axis'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'optic axis'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'optic axis'
Search for 'optic axis' on Search optic axis on Amazon.com! & Search optic axis on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'optic axis'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'optic axis'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!