Definition of catoptrics in English:

catoptrics

plural nounkaˈtɒptrɪks

Physics

treated as singular The branch of optics that deals with reflection.
〔物理〕反射光学
Example sentencesExamples
- This was a particular account of microscopes and telescopes, from Mr. Huygens, with an introduction showing the discoveries made by catoptrics and dioptrics.
- These apparently frivolous aesthetics derive from the serious work in catoptrics of an earlier generation of Minim monks shuttling back and forth between the Place Royale in Paris and the Trinità ai Monti in Rome.
- When catoptrics are combined with conventional lens systems, known as dioptrics, the resulting sensors are known as catadioptrics.
- The catoptrics contain the following problem, known as Alhazen's problem: from two points of the plane of a circle to draw lines meeting at point of the circumference and making equal angles with the normal at that point.
- But we do know that Niceron illustrated a lovely example on Plate 18 of the third book (on catoptrics) of La perspective curieuse, accompanied by a fascinating discussion on pages 78-80 of the text.

Origin

Mid 16th century (originally catoptric): from Greek katoptrikos 'reflecting', from katoptron 'mirror'.

Definition of catoptrics in US English:

catoptrics

plural nounkəˈtɑptrɪkskəˈtäptriks

Physics

treated as singular The branch of optics that deals with reflection.
〔物理〕反射光学
Example sentencesExamples
- But we do know that Niceron illustrated a lovely example on Plate 18 of the third book (on catoptrics) of La perspective curieuse, accompanied by a fascinating discussion on pages 78-80 of the text.
- This was a particular account of microscopes and telescopes, from Mr. Huygens, with an introduction showing the discoveries made by catoptrics and dioptrics.
- The catoptrics contain the following problem, known as Alhazen's problem: from two points of the plane of a circle to draw lines meeting at point of the circumference and making equal angles with the normal at that point.
- When catoptrics are combined with conventional lens systems, known as dioptrics, the resulting sensors are known as catadioptrics.
- These apparently frivolous aesthetics derive from the serious work in catoptrics of an earlier generation of Minim monks shuttling back and forth between the Place Royale in Paris and the Trinità ai Monti in Rome.

Origin

Mid 16th century (originally catoptric): from Greek katoptrikos ‘reflecting’, from katoptron ‘mirror’.

单词	catoptrics
释义	Definition of catoptrics in English: catoptrics plural nounkaˈtɒptrɪks Physics treated as singular The branch of optics that deals with reflection. 〔物理〕反射光学 Example sentencesExamples This was a particular account of microscopes and telescopes, from Mr. Huygens, with an introduction showing the discoveries made by catoptrics and dioptrics. These apparently frivolous aesthetics derive from the serious work in catoptrics of an earlier generation of Minim monks shuttling back and forth between the Place Royale in Paris and the Trinità ai Monti in Rome. When catoptrics are combined with conventional lens systems, known as dioptrics, the resulting sensors are known as catadioptrics. The catoptrics contain the following problem, known as Alhazen's problem: from two points of the plane of a circle to draw lines meeting at point of the circumference and making equal angles with the normal at that point. But we do know that Niceron illustrated a lovely example on Plate 18 of the third book (on catoptrics) of La perspective curieuse, accompanied by a fascinating discussion on pages 78-80 of the text. Origin Mid 16th century (originally catoptric): from Greek katoptrikos 'reflecting', from katoptron 'mirror'. Definition of catoptrics in US English: catoptrics plural nounkəˈtɑptrɪkskəˈtäptriks Physics treated as singular The branch of optics that deals with reflection. 〔物理〕反射光学 Example sentencesExamples But we do know that Niceron illustrated a lovely example on Plate 18 of the third book (on catoptrics) of La perspective curieuse, accompanied by a fascinating discussion on pages 78-80 of the text. This was a particular account of microscopes and telescopes, from Mr. Huygens, with an introduction showing the discoveries made by catoptrics and dioptrics. The catoptrics contain the following problem, known as Alhazen's problem: from two points of the plane of a circle to draw lines meeting at point of the circumference and making equal angles with the normal at that point. When catoptrics are combined with conventional lens systems, known as dioptrics, the resulting sensors are known as catadioptrics. These apparently frivolous aesthetics derive from the serious work in catoptrics of an earlier generation of Minim monks shuttling back and forth between the Place Royale in Paris and the Trinità ai Monti in Rome. Origin Mid 16th century (originally catoptric): from Greek katoptrikos ‘reflecting’, from katoptron ‘mirror’.
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