Definitions for OPTICS
ˈɒp tɪksop·tics

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. opticsnoun

   the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light

2. opticsnoun

   optical properties

   "the optics of a telescope"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. opticsnoun

   The physics of light and vision.

2. opticsnoun

   The light-related aspects of a device.

   The optics of this telescope are particularly good.

3. opticsnoun

   Perception, image, public relations.

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1. Optics

   Optics is the branch of physics that studies the behaviour and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. Optics usually describes the behaviour of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light. Because light is an electromagnetic wave, other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves exhibit similar properties.Most optical phenomena can be accounted for by using the classical electromagnetic description of light. Complete electromagnetic descriptions of light are, however, often difficult to apply in practice. Practical optics is usually done using simplified models. The most common of these, geometric optics, treats light as a collection of rays that travel in straight lines and bend when they pass through or reflect from surfaces. Physical optics is a more comprehensive model of light, which includes wave effects such as diffraction and interference that cannot be accounted for in geometric optics. Historically, the ray-based model of light was developed first, followed by the wave model of light. Progress in electromagnetic theory in the 19th century led to the discovery that light waves were in fact electromagnetic radiation. Some phenomena depend on light having both wave-like and particle-like properties. Explanation of these effects requires quantum mechanics. When considering light's particle-like properties, the light is modelled as a collection of particles called "photons". Quantum optics deals with the application of quantum mechanics to optical systems. Optical science is relevant to and studied in many related disciplines including astronomy, various engineering fields, photography, and medicine (particularly ophthalmology and optometry, in which it is called physiological optics). Practical applications of optics are found in a variety of technologies and everyday objects, including mirrors, lenses, telescopes, microscopes, lasers, and fibre optics.

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1. optics

   Optics is a branch of physics that studies the properties and behavior of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. It also involves the concepts of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, polarization, and the speed of light.

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1. Optics

   Optics is the branch of physics which involves the behaviour and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. Optics usually describes the behaviour of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light. Because light is an electromagnetic wave, other forms of electromagnetic radiation such as X-rays, microwaves, and radio waves exhibit similar properties. Most optical phenomena can be accounted for using the classical electromagnetic description of light. Complete electromagnetic descriptions of light are, however, often difficult to apply in practice. Practical optics is usually done using simplified models. The most common of these, geometric optics, treats light as a collection of rays that travel in straight lines and bend when they pass through or reflect from surfaces. Physical optics is a more comprehensive model of light, which includes wave effects such as diffraction and interference that cannot be accounted for in geometric optics. Historically, the ray-based model of light was developed first, followed by the wave model of light. Progress in electromagnetic theory in the 19th century led to the discovery that light waves were in fact electromagnetic radiation.

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Anagrams for OPTICS »

1. picots

2. topics

3. coptis

4. postic

5. copist

How to pronounce OPTICS?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of OPTICS in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of OPTICS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of OPTICS in a Sentence

1. Richard Whately:

   In our judgment of human transactions, the law of optics is reversed, we see most dimly the objects which are close around us.

2. Lyndon Olson:

   There have been candidates in the past that have gone abroad, both Democrats and Republicans, that have made fools out of themselves because they were so intentional about getting press coverage and the optics of it were so important to them.

3. Charles Elson:

   Even if it can be done legally, the optics are terrible because it shows you have a better place to put your money, it shows a lack of confidence in your company going forward.

4. Brendon Weaver:

   We knew we had the expertise to build high-end optics but at a reasonable price, with that we went down the path of getting the products designed and contacting a manufacturer in Japan. After a couple of months, as we were brainstorming with a friend, he asked if it would be possible to get the binoculars customized. Initially that seemed like a real stretch, but we talked to the factory, and they said it was something they could do. We knew we had an innovative approach with going direct-to-consumer. The customization piece let us know we had something really special.

5. Chris Bailey:

   There is no doubt that the optics around the trade/diplomacy backdrop have worsened in the last week and this has had a negative influence, there has also been a subtle change in the perceptions of market participants, for example the negative interest rate debate getting a very good airing in the United States.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=OPTICS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Optics
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optics
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=OPTICS