optical devices
[ˈɒptɪkəl dɪˈvaɪsɪz]
nounpl: optical devices
dispositivos ópticos
1. Instruments or tools that use light and lenses to magnify, focus, or manipulate visual information for observation or measurement
Telescopes and microscopes are common optical devices used in scientific research.
Telescópios e microscópios são dispositivos ópticos comuns usados em pesquisa científica.
2. Equipment designed to control, direct, or enhance light transmission for practical applications
Modern cameras incorporate advanced optical devices to improve image quality.
Câmeras modernas incorporam dispositivos ópticos avançados para melhorar a qualidade da imagem.
3. Technology used in fiber optics, laser systems, and photonic applications
Optical devices in telecommunications enable high-speed data transmission.
Dispositivos ópticos em telecomunicações permitem transmissão de dados em alta velocidade.
In Brazil, the term 'dispositivos ópticos' is predominantly used in scientific, educational, and industrial contexts. The field of optics and optical devices is particularly important in Brazil's growing technology and telecommunications sectors. In the USA, optical devices are fundamental to industries like healthcare, aerospace, and information technology. The term is neutral and technical across both cultures, with no significant colloquial variations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
through rose-colored glasses (using optical devices to see things more favorably)
crystal clear (optical clarity achieved through optical devices)
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