optical instruments
Optical instruments are devices that use light to observe, measure, or manipulate objects, allowing for enhanced visual clarity or analysis of their properties. They consist of various components such as lenses, mirrors, or prisms, which are designed and arranged to control the path of light for specific purposes, such as microscopy, telescopes, or cameras.
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