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= Radius of curvature (optics)
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The radius of curvature in optics refers to the radius of a spherical surface that shapes a lens or mirror. Specifically, it is the radius of the sphere from which the optical surface is a segment. This concept is particularly important in the design and analysis of lenses and mirrors, as it influences how light is refracted or reflected by the surface.