centre of curvature
Britishnoun
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On the side of the beam towards the centre of curvature the longitudinal filaments must be contracted, and on the other side they must be extended.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
These reflectors should be spherical and so adjusted that the radiant is in the centre of curvature, thus ensuring that the light from the reflector passes again through the original source.
From Optical Projection Part 1: Projection of Lantern Slides by Wright, Lewis
The distance from P to the centre of curvature is the radius of curvature.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various
It is an application of the principle of having the cutting tool as long as the radius of curvature, and allowing it to move about the centre of curvature.
From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard
The source and screen are partly independent, and each is provided with a fine adjustment which serves to place it in position near the centre of curvature.
From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard
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