plural of optical telescope

An instrument, used both for recreational and scientific purposes, which provides a magnified view of distant objects by collecting and focusing light by means of mirrors and/or optical lenses.

(physics) The transmission of light through metallic films perforated by nanohole arrays at optical frequencies

Synonym of optical drive

plural of optical disk drive

plural of optical disc drive

Synonym of optical drive

(physics) The differential Raman scattering of left and right circularly polarized light by chiral molecules.

(computing) The electronic identification and digital encoding of printed or handwritten characters by means of an optical scanner and specialized software.

A photoelastic effect produced by ultrasonic waves in a transparent material.