빛이나 소리와 같은 파동이 밀도가 다른 매질 사이를 통과할 때 방향이 바뀌는 현상
The change in direction of a wave, such as light or sound, as it passes from one medium to another of different density.
예문:
"Refraction of light through a prism creates a beautiful rainbow of colors."
"The telescope uses the principle of refraction to magnify distant objects."
교정 렌즈의 필요 여부를 결정하기 위해 눈의 초점 특성을 측정하는 검사
The measurement of the focusing characteristics of an eye to determine the need for corrective lenses.
예문:
"During the eye exam, the doctor used a phoropter for the refraction."
"Changes in refraction can indicate the progression of myopia in children."
지구 대기로 인해 천체가 실제 위치에서 벗어나 보이는 현상
The displacement of a celestial object from its true position caused by the Earth's atmosphere.
예문:
"Terrestrial refraction can cause distant objects on the horizon to look distorted."
"The calculation of the star's altitude required a correction for refraction."