Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
angle of deviation
noun
ˈæŋɡəl əv dɪˈveɪʃən
Definition
The angle of deviation refers to the angle between the original path of a light ray and its path after it has been deflected or refracted.
Examples
- The angle of deviation changes based on the material through which light travels.
- When measuring the angle of deviation, scientists can better understand how lenses affect light.
- The angle of deviation is crucial in designing optical instruments like telescopes and microscopes.
Meaning
This term is commonly used in optics to describe how much light bends when passing through different mediums, such as from air to glass.
Synonyms
- deflection angle
- refraction angle
- deviation angle
