Anastigmat (Noun)
Meaning
Compound lens or lens system designed to be free of astigmatism and able to form approximately point images.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The anastigmat lens system was designed to minimize distortion and produce sharp images at all points.
- The camera manufacturer's new anastigmat lens was hailed as a breakthrough in optical design.
- In the late 19th century, the development of the anastigmat lens revolutionized the field of photography.
- The telescope's anastigmat lens system allowed astronomers to study the night sky with unprecedented clarity.
- The anastigmat lens was a crucial component of the microscope, enabling scientists to observe tiny details with precision.