Definition of Dioptric. Meaning of Dioptric. Synonyms of Dioptric

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Definition of Dioptric

Dioptric
Dioptric Di*op"tric, a. (Optics) Of or pertaining to the dioptre, or to the metric system of numbering glasses. -- n. A dioptre. See Dioptre.
Dioptric
Dioptric Di*op"tric, Dioptrical Di*op"tric*al, a. [Gr. ? belonging to the use of the ?; ? = dia` through + the root of ? I shall see: cf. F. dioptrique.] Of or pertaining to dioptrics; assisting vision by means of the refraction of light; refractive; as, the dioptric system; a dioptric glass or telescope. ``Dioptrical principles.' --Nichol. Dioptric curve (Geom.), a Cartesian oval. See under Cartesian.

Meaning of Dioptric from wikipedia

- Dioptrics is the branch of optics dealing with refraction, especially by lenses. In contrast, the branch dealing with mirrors is known as catoptrics....
- Dioptric correction is the expression for the adjustment of the optical instrument to the varying visual acuity of a person's eyes. It is the adjustment...
- dividing the lens into a set of concentric annular sections. The simpler dioptric (purely refractive) form of the lens was first proposed by Georges-Louis...
- In optics, optical power (also referred to as dioptric power, refractive power, focusing power, or convergence power) is the degree to which a lens, mirror...
- Cartridge 12.7×55mm STs-130 Action Double-action revolver Feed system 5-round cylinder Sights adjustable dioptric sight and a fixed sight with a V-shaped slot...
- Lomb Keratometer is a one position keratometer that gives readings in dioptric form. It differs from the Javal-Schiotz in that object size is fixed, image...
- their boat capsized. In 1910 the fixed light was changed to a fifth order dioptric lens, flashing with a character of one flash every three seconds. This...
- 25, and to around 1 dioptre above age 60. Convex lenses have positive dioptric value and are generally used to correct hyperopia (farsightedness) or to...
- become Fermat's principle. He made major contributions to catoptrics and dioptrics by studying reflection, refraction and nature of images formed by light...
- Sidereal Messenger of Galileo Galilei: and a part of the preface to Kepler's Dioptrics containing the original account of Galileo's astronomical discoveries...