RESOLVING POWER


Meaning of RESOLVING POWER in English

A measure of the ability of a lens or optical system to form separate and distinct images of two objects with small angular separation. ( 188 ) Note: The resolving power of an optical system is ultimately limited by diffraction by the aperture . Thus, an optical system cannot form a perfect image of a point.

Telecommunication standard terms English vocab.      Английский словарь стандартных телекоммуникационных терминов.