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lentille mince [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Mathematical Geography
OBS

A term used in geometrical optics to indicate that the thickness of a lens is ignored and that all distances are measured from the lens center; used for approximate computations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Géographie mathématique
OBS

Lentille dont l'épaisseur est négligeable, en première approximation. L'origine est prise au "centre" de la lentille ou aux foyers principaux.

Spanish

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