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optics

op·tics

UK/ˈɒptɪks/ US/ˈɑptɪks/ uncommon

noun

1.

the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light

Origin

From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.

Phrases

  • adaptive optics
  • conformal optics
  • fiber optics
  • fibre optics
  • folded optics
  • neutron optics

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