(physics) An optical device that generates a parallel beam of light. Often used to compensate for laser beam divergence.

plural of collimator

To focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.

the act of collimating or something collimated / aligning lenses along line of sight to minimize aberrations

simple past tense and past participle of collimate

(physics, of a light beam) Composed of rays that are parallel, thus having a wavefront that is planar.

present participle of collimate

That collimates, or employs collimation

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of collimate

plural of collimation