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Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Optical Glass
  • Optics
DEF

Any plane intersecting the lens or filter that contains the axis of propagation of the transmitted radiation and is parallel to the orientation of maximal transmission of the electric vector of the transmitted radiation.

OBS

plane of transmission: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

PHR

Plane of transmission of a polarizing filter, of a polarizing ocular.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Rayonnements électromagnétiques
  • Verres d'optique
  • Optique
DEF

Tout plan d'intersection avec l'oculaire ou le filtre qui contient l'axe de propagation du rayonnement transmis et qui est parallèle à l'orientation de transmission maximale du vecteur électrique du rayonnement transmis.

OBS

plan de transmission : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

PHR

Plan de transmission d'un filtre polarisant, d'un oculaire polarisant.

Spanish

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