Pentaprisms from SLR cameras have a similar but slightly different function, so personally as an amateur photographer who doesn’t use a SLR but learned about em, I think it’s pretty easy for photographers who used such tech to relate.
Comment on xkcd #2991: Beamsplitters
NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Are beam splitters the main component in telescopes? It’s funny, but probably way more relatable to an astronomer, or someone who does optics stuff with telescopes.
chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 months ago
zorro@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Did you read the explainxkcd link?
NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 3 months ago
No, I didn’t realize there was one. Thanks! Totally missed the link