Parabolic reflector

A parabolic reflector is a curved surface shaped like a parabola, designed to focus light or sound waves at a single point. When parallel rays, such as sunlight or sound waves, hit the surface, they are reflected to a central point called the focus. This property makes parabolic reflectors useful in various applications, like satellite dishes that collect signals, telescopes that gather light from distant stars, and car headlights that direct light into a beam. Their unique shape ensures efficient collection and direction of waves, enhancing performance in communication, observation, and illumination.