Theoretical optics

Theoretical optics is a branch of physics that studies how light behaves and interacts with different materials. It uses mathematical models to explain phenomena like reflection, refraction, and diffraction. By understanding these principles, scientists can predict how lenses will focus light, how images are formed, and how various optical devices, like cameras and microscopes, work. This field combines concepts from physics and mathematics to create a framework for understanding visual processes and improving technologies that rely on light, from simple glasses to advanced imaging systems.