Paraboloid Reflector (Noun)
Meaning
A concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The paraboloid reflector is used in telescopes to focus light from distant stars onto a sensor for further analysis.
- Radio telescopes use large paraboloid reflectors to collect and concentrate radio waves from space.
- The satellite dish uses a paraboloid reflector to focus incoming radio signals onto the receiver.
- In optical design, the paraboloid reflector is an ideal component for collecting and focusing light onto a sensor.
- A paraboloid reflector is often used in solar concentrators to focus sunlight onto a heat exchanger or photovoltaic cell.