| paraboloidal reflector [pǝ¦rab·ǝ¦lȯid·ǝl ri`flek·tǝr] ELECTROMAGNETISM An antenna having a concave surface which is a paraboloid of revolution; it concentrates radiation from a source at its focal point into a beam. Also known as paraboloidal antenna. OPTICS A concave mirror which is a paraboloid of revolution and produces parallel rays of light from a source located at the focus of the parabola. Also known as parabolic reflector. |