Biconvex: meaning, definitions and examples
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biconvex
[ baɪˈkɒn.vɛks ]
optics shape
Biconvex refers to a lens or surface that is curved outward on both sides. It is a shape that is commonly used in optics to focus light, allowing for clear images to be formed. Biconvex lenses are thicker in the middle than at the edges, which enables light rays parallel to the axis to converge after passing through. These lenses are often found in magnifying glasses, cameras, and various optical instruments, significantly contributing to their functionality.
Synonyms
convex lens, double convex.
Examples of usage
- The biconvex lens magnified the text.
- Using a biconvex lens improved the clarity of the image.
- Many telescopes utilize biconvex lenses for better focus.
Translations
Translations of the word "biconvex" in other languages:
🇵🇹 biconvexo
🇮🇳 द्विनिम्नलम्ब
🇩🇪 bikonvex
🇮🇩 bikonveks
🇺🇦 біконвексний
🇵🇱 bikonweks
🇯🇵 両凸面の
🇫🇷 biconvexe
🇪🇸 biconvexo
🇹🇷 çift eğrili
🇰🇷 양면 볼록
🇸🇦 مقعر مزدوج
🇨🇿 bikonvexní
🇸🇰 bikonvexný
🇨🇳 双凸面
🇸🇮 bikonvexni
🇮🇸 bikonvex
🇰🇿 екі дөңгеленген
🇬🇪 ბიკონვექსური
🇦🇿 iki konveks
🇲🇽 biconvexo
Etymology
The term 'biconvex' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'bi-', meaning 'two', and 'convex', which originates from the Latin word 'convexus', meaning 'arched or vaulted'. The usage of this term in optics dates back to the development of lens-making techniques in the Renaissance period when the properties of curved surfaces on lenses began to be understood. As optical science progressed, biconvex lenses were recognized for their ability to converge light rays, leading to advancements in several fields such as photography, astronomy, and microscopy. The concept of biconvex lenses has helped shape modern optics, influencing how we design instruments that rely on precise light manipulation.