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focal plane
focal plane n 1. (General Physics) the plane that is perpendicular to the axis of a lens or mirror and passes through the focal point 2. (General Physics) the plane in a telescope, camera, or other optical instrument in which a real image is in focus fo′cal plane` n. a plane through a focal point and perpendicular to the axis of a lens, mirror, or other optical system. [1890–95] focal planeThe plane, perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, in which images of points in the object field of the lens are focused.Translationsfocal plane
focal plane See focal length.focal plane[′fō·kəl ‚plān] (optics) A plane perpendicular to the axis of an optical system and passing through the focal point of the system. focal plane The plane occupied by the film at the focal point of the lens. It can be positive or negative; it is commonly referred to as positive and negative planes, respectively.focal plane
focal planeOne of two planes through the anterior and posterior principal foci of a dioptric system and perpendicular to the line connecting the two.See also: planeAcronymsSeefowl poxThesaurusSeeplane |