Spherical Reflector

From International Dictionary of Marine Aids to Navigation
Revision as of 12:00, 15 February 2009 by Oferiks (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

2-2-045

Alternative term: Spherical Mirror

A type of mirror the reflecting surface of which is a portion of a sphere. Light rays emitted by a point source placed at the centre of the sphere are returned through the centre. Such mirrors are usually used as reinforcing mirrors.

Ch2 Fig13.jpg




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

Languages

English

[[Category:2.2 Optical Apparatus]

International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities - AISM

Retrieved from "http://www.iala.int/wiki/dictionary/index.php?title=Spherical_Reflector&oldid=1657"