optics.
The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
Meaning & usage
The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
a PhD in the optics of liquid crystals
Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
defense R&D investments in both optics and electronics
The light-related aspects of a device.
the optics of liquid crystals under certain laboratory conditions
The optics of this telescope are particularly good.
Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
His policy prescription was sound, but the optics were horrible.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin opticus (“optic, optical”), from Ancient Greek ὀπτικός (optikós), equivalent to optic + -ics.
plural of optic
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