Erecting Prism (Noun)
Meaning
A right-angled optical prism used to turn an inverted image upright.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The optical system involved erecting a prism to correct the image orientation.
- The designer opted for an erecting prism in the telescope to improve viewing comfort.
- Erecting prisms were added to the binoculars to make the images appear right-side up.
- To counteract the effects of an inverting lens, the manufacturer added an erecting prism to the system.
- In optical instruments, an erecting prism plays a crucial role in transforming inverted images into upright ones.