achromat objective

An objective lens that is corrected for axial chromatic aberration at two wavelengths (in the red and blue) and not corrected for field curvature.

Synonyms: achromatic lens

See also: objective lens, chromatic aberration, axial chromatic aberration, field curvature, plan objective, plan achromat objective

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Introduction to Microscope Objectives

Objectives are responsible for image formation and the quality of images.