An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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optical axis
  آسه‌یِ نوری  
âse-ye nuri (#)
Fr.: axe optique  

Line passing through the optical center and the center of curvature of a → spherical mirror or → lens. Same as → principal axis.

See also: → optical; → axis.