optical power

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Noun

optical power (countable and uncountable, plural optical powers)

  1. The degree to which a lens, mirror, or other optical system converges or diverges light, equal to the reciprocal of the focal length of the device.
    Synonyms: dioptric power, refractive power, focusing power, convergence power