achromatic lens
a system of two or more lenses that is substantially free from chromatic aberration and in which the lenses are made of different substances so that the focal length of the system is the same for two or three wavelengths of light.
Origin of achromatic lens
1- Also called achromat.
- Compare crown lens, flint glass.
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How to use achromatic lens in a sentence
The achromatic lens consists of a double convex lens of crown glass combined with a plano-concave lens of flint glass.
Physics | Willis Eugene TowerIf not, the substitution of an achromatic lens will be of no advantage.
In conclusion, what is the average time with single achromatic lens, six or seven inch focus, to allow to get a good picture?
The eye-piece consists of a single achromatic lens, whose focal length is about two inches.
Experimental Determination of the Velocity of Light | Albert A. MichelsonIt was this accuracy of convergence of the light which led Dr. Draper to prefer the mirror to the achromatic lens.
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