2006-06-06 22:44:53 · 11 answers · asked by gen 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Optics are lenses or devices that are used to control light in many forms (usually visible light). Optics are eye glasses, and lenses and mirrors in a telescope. There are many uses for optics.
2006-06-06 22:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by mikey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Optics (appearance or look in ancient Greek) is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light and the interaction of light with matter. Optics explains and is illuminated by optical phenomena.
2006-06-07 05:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by James Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
op·tic
adj.
Of or relating to the eye or vision.
Of or relating to the science of optics or optical equipment.
n.
An eye.
Any of the lenses, prisms, or mirrors of an optical instrument.
2006-06-07 05:48:20 · answer #3 · answered by zeus_daughter2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study of optical properties of light.
2006-06-07 05:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by santosh k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
optics is the branch of physics dealing with light and other observed phenomenon regarding light....Newton,Einstein.,Huyghens are some guys whom u could check on..
2006-06-07 05:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by brainyguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A subject in physics. Talking about lens and mirrors.
1/f = 1/u + 1/v
where f is the focal distance of the lens/mirror, u the distance of the real object, v the distance of image.
2006-06-07 05:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by changmw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The study of light and lenses.
2006-06-07 05:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The science of studying About light...like chromatic abberation....Working with lenses...mirrors...Micro-or-Tele-Scopes and....
2006-06-07 05:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the study of light, in particular the physical qualities.
2006-06-07 05:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the branch of science concerned with vision and the behaviour of light.
2006-06-07 05:48:38 · answer #10 · answered by Sunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋