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physical optics
noun
- the branch of optics concerned with the wave properties of light, the superposition of waves, the deviation of light from its rectilinear propagation in a manner other than that considered by geometrical optics, the interaction of light with matter, and the quantum, corpuscular aspects of light.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of physical optics1
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Example Sentences
But his researches in physical optics constitute his chief title-deed to immortality.
As to the mechanics of the thing, it could only be explained to you by a course of lectures on physical optics.
There is a phenomenon well known in physical optics as "Haidinger's brushes."
Physical optics, on the other hand, has for its ultimate object the elucidation of the question: what is light?
In connection with this matter, the history of physical optics contains an interesting little episode.
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