Aspheric (Adjective)
Meaning
Varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lenses in high-end cameras often feature aspheric designs that minimize distortion and improve image quality.
- In many eyeglasses, aspheric lenses are used to reduce the thickness and weight of the corrective lenses.
- Aspheric components can be difficult to manufacture due to their complex shapes and precision requirements.
- In some cases, aspheric mirrors are used in telescopes to improve their ability to gather and focus light.
- The aspheric shape of the contact lenses helps them to conform more closely to the natural curvature of the eye.