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parabolic mirror

/ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk ˈmɪrə/

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/ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk ˈmɪrə/C1formalscientific
  • ruЗеркало, имеющее форму параболы, которое отражает свет или другое излучение в одну фокусную точку, обычно используется в телескопах, спутниковых антеннах и солнечных концентраторах.

A mirror shaped like a parabola that reflects light or other radiation to a single focal point, commonly used in telescopes, satellite dishes, and solar concentrators.

  1. Reflective surfaceC1formal

    A mirror shaped like a parabola that focuses parallel light rays to a single point (focus) or collimates light from a point source into a parallel beam.

    ruПараболическое зеркало

    • The telescope uses a parabolic mirror to collect and focus light from distant stars.
    • Parabolic mirrors are essential components in satellite dishes.
    • The solar cooker uses a parabolic mirror to concentrate sunlight onto a cooking pot.