Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
optics
noun
/ˈɒptɪks/
Definition
The branch of physics that deals with the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.
Examples
- Optics is essential for designing effective lenses for cameras and glasses.
- The study of optics has vastly improved our understanding of vision.
- In a physics class, students often explore the principles of optics through experiments with prisms.
Meaning
Optics is often studied to understand how light behaves and how we can manipulate it, particularly in devices like lenses and mirrors.
Synonyms
- light physics
- eye science
- lens theory
