refractive optics

Refractive optics involve the bending of light as it passes through different materials, such as lenses or glass, due to changes in speed. This bending, called refraction, allows devices like glasses, cameras, and microscopes to focus light and form clear images. By carefully shaping these materials, designers can control how light converges or diverges, correcting vision or magnifying objects. Essentially, refractive optics manipulate the path of light to help us see more clearly or to observe things beyond our normal vision.