collimator

Definition: Design of optical instrument used to produce: (1) a wide beam of collimated light for holography - usually by expanding a laser beam or (2) target that appears to be at infinity for testing or measuring lens performance: this makes a compact test-rig.* Consists of a highly corrected projection optic with a light-source or reticle (or target pattern) at its focal point.

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