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achromatic lens

 

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Noun achromatic lens has 1 sense
  1. achromatic lens - a compound lens system that forms an image free from chromatic aberration
    --1 is a kind of
    compound lens

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Achromatic Lens

Definition:

An achromatic lens is a specific type of lens designed to minimize chromatic aberration, which is the inability of a lens to focus all colors to the same point of convergence, resulting in color fringing and blurring. Achromatic lenses are made by combining two different types of glass with different refractive indices to reduce this effect and bring different colors of light to focus at a single point.

Usage:

Achromatic lenses are commonly used in optical systems where color correction is necessary, such as telescopes, cameras, and microscopes. They are particularly useful in these applications as they help provide clearer and sharper images by minimizing color distortion.

Examples:

Example 1 (Noun - Optical Device):

An achromatic lens is a vital component in a telescope, as it ensures accurate focusing of different colors, allowing users to view celestial objects with precision.

Example 2 (Adjective - Color Correction):

The photographer used an achromatic lens to capture stunning photographs with accurate color reproduction and minimal chromatic aberration.

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