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Definition of Optics
1. Noun. The branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light.
Generic synonyms: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Specialized synonyms: Catoptrics, Holography
Derivative terms: Optical
2. Noun. Optical properties. "The optics of a telescope"
Definition of Optics
1. n. That branch of physical science which treats of the nature and properties of light, the laws of its modification by opaque and transparent bodies, and the phenomena of vision.
Definition of Optics
1. Noun. (physics) The physics of light and vision. ¹
2. Noun. The light-related aspects of a device. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) Perception, image, public relations. ¹
4. Noun. (plural of optic) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Optics
1. optic [n] - See also: optic
Medical Definition of Optics
1. That branch of physical science which treats of the nature and properties of light, the laws of its modification by opaque and transparent bodies, and the phenomena of vision. Origin: Cf. F. Optique, L. Optice, Gr. (sc). See Optic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Optics
Literary usage of Optics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Scientific Papers by John William Strutt Rayleigh (1900)
"optics. [Encyclopedia Britannica, xvn. 1884.] optics, Geometrical. The subject
of optics is so extensive that some subdivision of it is convenient if not ..."
2. History of the Inductive Sciences from the Earliest to the Present Time by William Whewell (1857)
"optics, like Astronomy, has for its object of inquiry, first, the laws of phenomena,
and next, their causes; and we may hence divide this science, ..."
3. The Positive Philosophy of Auguste Comte by Auguste Comte, Frederic Harrison (1896)
"The first department is that of optics. properly so called, or the study of ...
Whatever its real antiquity may be, this first part of optics is still very ..."
4. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"WORLD MARKET FOR LASERS AND LASER optics Available world market data for lasers
and laser-based products are spotty. World market data are available for ..."
5. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1917)
"HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN THE TEACHING OF optics THE recent discussion in the columns
of SCIENCE as to the best method to be followed [NS VOL. XLVI. No. ..."
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