Optical Devices

adjective relating to or in the shape of a parabola; having the form or characteristics of a parabola

• The parabolic mirror was used to focus light onto a specific point.
• The parabolic shape of the dish helps to reflect signals for better reception.
• That skateboard ramp is so parabolic, dude!
• Her success followed a parabolic trajectory, reaching new heights each year.

noun a solid geometric figure with two parallel and congruent faces called bases, and all other faces are parallelograms

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• The scientist used a prism to separate the different wavelengths of light.
• I love how a prism can create a rainbow effect when light passes through it.
• Check out this cool prism I found at the store, it makes everything look trippy!
• Her perspective on the situation was like looking through a prism, seeing multiple angles at once.

noun a type of lens that uses nanotechnology to focus light in ways not possible with traditional lenses

• The metalens is a type of flat lens that uses nanostructures to focus light.
• Have you heard about the new metalens technology? It's supposed to improve camera quality.
• The metalens is like a super lens that can make your photos look amazing.
• Think of the metalens as a magnifying glass for light, making everything clearer and sharper.

adjective pertaining to the combined effects of sound and light

• The acousto-optical modulator is a device that can control the intensity of light using sound waves.
• I heard they're using some fancy acousto-optical technology in the new movie theater sound system.
• Check out the cool acousto-optical setup they have in the concert hall.
• The acousto-optical effect of the sunset reflecting off the water was truly mesmerizing.

noun a device used for viewing the internal structure of the ear

• The scientist used an aethrioscope to study the atmospheric conditions.
• I heard they have this cool gadget called an aethrioscope for weather forecasting.
• Check out this fancy aethrioscope they're using to predict the weather.
• Her mind was like an aethrioscope, able to analyze and understand complex situations with ease.