Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,727,825,918 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

objective
(redirected from objective lenses)

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.02 sec.
objective
1. existing independently of perception or an individual's conceptions
2. Med (of disease symptoms) perceptible to persons other than the individual affected
3. Optics
a. the lens or combination of lenses nearest to the object in an optical instrument
b. the lens or combination of lenses forming the image in a camera or projector

objective [äb′jek·tiv]
(optics)
The first lens, lens system, or mirror through which light passes or from which it is reflected in an optical system; many scientists exclude mirrors from the definition. Also known as object glass.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Always adjust the eye span knob(s) midway before inserting the objective lenses first into the foam inserts of the carrying case.
When using binoculars with larger objective lenses, surveillants may need a window mount or tripod, making the unit even more difficult to move or effectively disguise.
Infrared objective lenses are major subassemblies in the Thermal Weapons Sight II program for BAE Information and Electronic Warfare Systems.
 
Encyclopedia browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.