Optical Phenomenon (Noun)
Meaning
A physical phenomenon related to or involving light.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The beautiful optical phenomenon of a total solar eclipse was visible from several locations around the world.
- The optical phenomenon of mirages can be seen on hot summer days when the air near the surface of the road is heated.
- The stunning optical phenomenon of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, can be seen in the night sky at high latitudes.
- The optical phenomenon of total internal reflection is used in fiber optic cables to transmit data as light signals.
- The optical phenomenon of diffraction is responsible for the beautiful patterns of light that appear when sunlight passes through a prism.