Parabolic Mirror (Noun)
Meaning
A parabolic reflector for light radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The parabolic mirror in a telescope is curved to collect and focus the maximum amount of light possible from distant celestial objects.
- A solar concentrator uses a parabolic mirror to concentrate sunlight onto a heat exchanger in order to generate steam.
- Researchers have developed an innovative design for a parabolic mirror that more effectively focuses scattered light from faint astronomical objects.
- Engineers carefully calibrated the parabolic mirror in the solar power plant to optimize energy production during peak sunlight hours.
- The parabolic mirror in the optical testing device is used to collimate light for precise measurements of optical components.