collimator

noun — 3 senses

collimator

noun

Etymology From collimate + -or.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics An optical device that generates a parallel beam of light. Often used to compensate for laser beam divergence.

2

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A similar device that produces a parallel beam of particles such as neutrons.

3

Astronomy, Natural sciences A small telescope attached to a larger one, used to point it in the correct general direction.

Derived terms
autocollimator, microcollimator, multileaf collimator

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