English Explanatory Dictionary

Barlow lens

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A diverging lens which, used in series with other optics in an optical system, increases the effective focal length of an optical system as perceived by all components that are after it in the system.

Word forms

Barlow lens Barlow lenses

Etymology

Named after British mathematician and physicist Peter Barlow (1776–1862).

Synonyms

Barlow
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