noun
- Plural of aplanat; optical lenses or lens systems designed to correct spherical aberration and provide a flat field of focus.
Usage: technical; optics
Examples
- The microscope was equipped with aplanats to ensure sharp imaging across the entire field of view.
- Aplanats are commonly used in high-quality camera lenses to minimize optical distortions.
- The telescope's objective consisted of aplanats that provided excellent color correction.