optical bench
noun
: an apparatus that is fitted for the convenient location and adjustment of light sources and optical devices and that is used for the observation and measurement of optical phenomena
Examples of optical bench in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For starters, the setup would require a square meter’s worth of optical elements precisely aligned on an optical bench, Steinberg says.
—
Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 2 July 2021
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 2 July 2021
Dictionary Entries Near optical bench
Cite this Entry
“Optical bench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optical%20bench. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share