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Optical prism

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prismnoun(optics) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.
optical lensnouna lens that focuses the image in a camera
prismaticSeparated or distributed by, or as if by, a transparent prism; formed by a prism; varied or brilliant in color.
prismsnoun(optics) A transparent block in the shape of a prism (sense 1), typically with triangular ends, used to reflect or refract light.
optical phenomenonOptical phenomena are any observable events that result from the interaction of light and matter.
prismoidnoun(geometry) A prismatoid that has planar sides, and the same number of vertices in both of its parallel planes.
pentaprismnoun(photography) A five-sided prism used in the viewfinder of most single-lens reflex cameras
prismatic colorsnoun(physics, optics, Canada, US) Colors visible when white light is split in a prism.
optical masernounan acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
stereoscopenounAn instrument used for viewing pairs of stereoscopic photographs (stereographs).
optical illusionnounAn image that is visually deceptive or misleading.
opticsnoun(physics) The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
polarizernoun(physics) Any device that produces polarized light.
fresnel lensnounThe hollow cylindrical lens used in the Fresnel lantern.
stereoscopynounThe manufacture and viewing of stereoscopic images; the use of a stereoscope to view stereographs.
spectroscopenounAn optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis .
refractionnoun(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
stereoscopic visionnounthree-dimensional vision produced by the fusion of two slightly different views of a scene on each retina
photonicsnoun(sciences) The science and technology of generating and controlling photons, particularly in the visible and near infrared light spectrum.
stereoscopicOf or relating to stereoscopy; three-dimensional.

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