optical axis
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They also discovered that the optical vortices could be modified by adjusting the topological charge, which is essentially the number of windings around the optical axis.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024
The rays originate from points that are not on the optical axis and they do not converge at one common focal point.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
Now when we cut our lens out of this blank, we are able to keep the optical axis parallel to the line of sight as it goes into our frame.
From Time Magazine Archive
The condenser is mounted in separate arm above the polarizer and swings out of the optical axis by means of a lever, if parallel instead of convergent rays are desired.
From Microscopes and Accessory Apparatus Catalogue No. 40 by Leitz, Ernst
Arrange the hanging-drop slide on the microscope stage so that the drop of fluid is in the optical axis of the instrument, and secure it in that position by means of the spring clips.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
