optical stability

[/ˈɒptɪkəl stəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: estabilidades ópticas
estabilidade óptica
1. The property of an optical system to maintain consistent performance and image quality despite external disturbances, vibrations, or environmental changes
The telescope's optical stability ensures accurate astronomical observations even during minor earthquakes.
A estabilidade óptica do telescópio garante observações astronômicas precisas mesmo durante pequenos tremores de terra.
2. In telecommunications and laser systems, the ability to maintain constant wavelength, frequency, or beam characteristics over time
High optical stability is critical for fiber optic communication systems to prevent signal degradation.
A estabilidade óptica elevada é crítica para sistemas de comunicação por fibra óptica evitar a degradação do sinal.
3. In chemistry and physics, the resistance of optically active compounds to changes in their optical properties
The optical stability of the pharmaceutical compound was tested under various temperature conditions.
A estabilidade óptica do composto farmacêutico foi testada sob várias condições de temperatura.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, engineering, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It has no regional variations and is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is increasingly important in modern technology sectors including telecommunications, aerospace, and precision manufacturing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
optical coherencephotostabilityoptical persistencebeam stabilityoptical durability
Antonyms / Antônimos
optical instabilityoptical degradationoptical distortionoptical fluctuation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabilidade óptica
Standard technical term used in engineering and physics contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estabilidade óptica
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estabilidade óptica
Commonly used in technical and industrial sectors
Portugal
estabilidade óptica
Identical usage; standard term in European Portuguese scientific contexts

Related Words

optical aberrationoptical alignmentoptical resolutionoptical noisevibration isolationwavelength stability

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain optical stability
ensure optical stability
compromise optical stability
optical stability over time
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