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optics
[ op-tiks ]
noun
- (used with a singular verb) the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision.
- (used with a plural verb) the way a situation, action, event, etc., is perceived by the public or by a particular group of people:
The optics on this issue are pretty good for the Democrats.
Administrators worry about the bad optics of hiring new staff during a budget crisis.
optics
/ ˈɒptɪks /
noun
- functioning as singular the branch of science concerned with vision and the generation, nature, propagation, and behaviour of electromagnetic light
optics
/ ŏp′tĭks /
- The scientific study of light and vision. The study of optics led to the development of more general theories of electromagnetic radiation and theories of color.
optics
- The branch of physics dealing with light . ( See electromagnetic waves , laser , lens , reflection , and refraction .)
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While a global trade war could qualify, it would be difficult optics to suspend a "non-negotiable" and "iron-clad" set of rules before they had really bitten.
Fiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds; however, the technology can be used for more than just providing a fast internet connection.
In addition, the researchers want to explore algorithms that can leverage the advantages of optics to train systems faster and with better energy efficiency.
For the optics to work, the robots must be on that scale, and for the robots to reach targets to image, they have to be able to move on their own.
One source said the staff are "beyond livid", another described the situation as "mental", and one said the "optics are mind-blowing".
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