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reflector: see telescope telescope, traditionally, a system of lenses, mirrors, or both, used to gather light from a distant object and form an image of it. Traditional optical telescopes, which are the subject of this article, also are used to magnify objects on earth and in astronomy; ..... Click the link for more information. . reflector 1. a small translucent red disc, strip, etc., with a reflecting backing on the rear of a road vehicle, which reflects the light of the headlights of a following vehicle 2. another name for reflecting telescope 3. part of an aerial placed so as to increase the forward radiation of the radiator and decrease the backward radiation reflector [ri′flek·tər] (electronics) (electromagnetism) A single rod, system of rods, metal screen, or metal sheet used behind an antenna to increase its directivity. A metal sheet or screen used as a mirror to change the direction of a microwave radio beam. (geophysics) A layer or horizon that reflects seismic waves. (nucleonics) A layer of water, graphite, beryllium, or other scattering material placed around the core of a nuclear reactor to reduce the loss of neutrons. Also known as tamper. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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