Dioptre

A dioptre or diopter, symbol dpt or D, is a unit of measurement with dimension of reciprocal length, equivalent to one reciprocal metre, 1 dpt = 1 m−1. It is normally used to express the optical power of a lens or curved mirror, which is a physical quantity equal to the reciprocal of the focal length, expressed in metres. For example, a 3-dioptre lens brings parallel rays of light to focus at 1⁄3 metre.

A flat window has an optical power of zero dioptres, as it does not cause light to converge or diverge.
Dioptres are also sometimes used for other reciprocals of distance, particularly radii of curvature and the vergence of optical beams.

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