Eikonometer

nounStandard termPhotonics

An instrument used to measure the magnifying power of a microscope or optical system.

An eikonometer is a specialized measurement tool used to determine the exact magnification or image size produced by a microscope objective or eyepiece. It typically employs a calibrated scale or reticle projected into the optical path, allowing technicians to verify the true optical power against the nominal specifications.

Heard on the job

Check the new objective lens with the eikonometer before we certify the system's magnification.