optics (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɒptɪks/
Definition
The branch of science concerned with the properties and behavior of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it.
Examples
The study of optics is fundamental to understanding how cameras and telescopes work.
Modern optics has led to advancements in lasers and fiber optics.
She specialized in geometrical optics for her physics research.
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