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Record 1 2009-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Optics
DEF

A reflector designed in the shape of a parabola to focus extra sunlight onto the absorber of a concentrating collector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Rayonnements électromagnétiques
  • Optique
CONT

Un miroir parabolique (qui) exige un mécanisme coûteux (héliostat) destiné à suivre le soleil. Le miroir parabolique d'Odeillo.

Spanish

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