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bearing Dictionary Terms
cleanroom
An area in which airborne particulates can be monitored and controlled so that given size particles do not exceed a specified concentration, thereby eliminating potential dysfunctions in gyroscopes, ball bearings and other materials and lubricants.
cross-correlation
A signal-averaging technique that improves signal-to-noise ratio by comparing a sampled signal with a reference signal...
rugate
Bearing alternate ridges and grooves; corrugated. Said of some optical surfaces.
air bearing
A support device in which a column or chamber of air permits the free travel of a mobile part. In optical mounting and...
linear positioning stage
A linear positioning stage, also known as a linear stage or translation stage, is a precision mechanical device used to...
B-scope
A cathode-ray display where information is represented visually as spots. Each spot's location is represented by a...
binocular parallax
The difference in angular bearing of an object as seen by the two eyes, due to the separation of the visual optical axes.
tracking
1. The process of following an object's movement; accomplished by focusing a radar beam on the reticle of an optical system...
multifiber cable
Fiber optic cable bearing many fibers independently sheathed and capable of carrying unrelated signals. They often surround...
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