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Pronunciation / Transliteration: prakāshikī
"प्रकाशिकी भौतिक विज्ञान की एक महत्वपूर्ण शाखा है।"
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The branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light and its interactions with matter.
"She is pursuing a graduate degree in quantum optics and laser technology." - 2
The way in which an event or course of action is perceived by the public.
"The politician carefully considered the political optics of attending the controversial gala."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'optikē', meaning matters concerning sight, originating from 'optos' (seen). It entered the English language via Modern Latin 'optica' in the early 17th century, initially referring strictly to the scientific study of light and vision before expanding to include public perception and political appearance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Optics" is said worldwide
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optique
Transliteration: ɔptik
"Les lois de l'optique régissent la réflexion de la lumière."
Optik
Transliteration: ˈɔptɪk
"Die Optik beschäftigt sich mit dem Verhalten von Licht."
ottica
Transliteration: ˈɔt.ti.ka
"L'ottica è una branca fondamentale della fisica moderna."
óptica
Transliteration: ˈop.ti.ka
"Estudió óptica para comprender mejor el funcionamiento de las lentes."
ótica
Transliteration: ˈɔ.tʃi.kɐ
"A ótica estuda as propriedades da luz e da visão."
प्रकाशिकी
Transliteration: prakāshikī
"प्रकाशिकी भौतिक विज्ञान की एक महत्वपूर्ण शाखा है।"
光学
Transliteration: guāngxué
"这门课程主要讲授几何光学和物理光学。"
광학
Transliteration: gwang-hak
"현대 광학은 레이저 기술 발전에 크게 기여했습니다."
光学
Transliteration: kōgaku
"彼は大学で光学を専門に研究しています。"
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