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Meaning of "optic axis"

Optic axis: In optics, the optic axis refers to an imaginary line passing through the center of a lens that is perpendicular to the surface. It is a fundamental concept used to describe the properties of lenses and the behavior of light passing through them
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  • The optical axis.
  • The direction in which a ray of light passing through a crystal does not suffer double refraction.

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Uniaxial means it has only one optic axis.
The optic axis figure of a biaxial mineral is more complex.
The ordinary axis is perpendicular to the optic axis.
The optic axis of a crystal is a direction rather than a single line.
Parallel to the optic axis.
The first optic axis and the second optic axis are preferably perpendicular.
We are observing whether it is polarised parallel or perpendicular to the optic axis.
A crystal with only one optic axis is called a uniaxial crystal.
This means that it has more than one optic axis.
In this case the optic axis of the PET layer is in the x direction.
This special direction is known as the optic axis of the material.
See Optic axis of a crystal.
Adjust the sample so that the glass is perpendicular to the optic axis.
The refractive lens may be positioned along an optic axis to receive infrared radiation.
Non-crystalline materials generally have no birefringence and thus, no optic axis.

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The faces of the combination normal to the optic axis A are polished flat and parallel.
This plane contains the chief ray, but does not contain the optic axis.
Two optical fibers F1 and F2 having a common optic axis A are spaced at an adjustable distance d.
The diffractive grating pattern ( s ) includes zones corresponding to distance ranges from the optic axis.
Definition of Optic axis.
For example, the radius of curvature may increase with increasing distance from the optic axis.
The arrangement is symmetrical about the optic axis 16 of the transmitter 4.
Longitudinal 10-µm thick sections were cut parallel to the optic axis.
The left telescoping arm 210b is substantially perpendicular to the optic axis of the left objective 208b.
A perfect lens ( top ) focuses all incoming rays to a point on the optic axis.
Sketches of uniaxial interference figures, viewed along the optic axis of each mineral.
The ophthalmic lens 110 is divided into zones based on a radial distance from the optic axis 106.
This element has a preferential optic axis 84.

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