Off-axis paraboloid reflector is a special optical element, its main function is to focus the incident light to a certain distance from the optical axis. The working principle is based on the ...

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Solar rays focused on concentrator photovoltaic cells using parabolic mirrors not only supply electricity, but also thermal energy for industrial processes, heating or cooling. Three technological ...

A parabolic mirror is a reflector in the shape of a circular paraboloid. Typically made of a highly reflective material such as aluminum, a standard parabolic mirror will center on the vertex of the ...