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Collimation

Definition:

Collimation refers to the optical alignment process of parallelizing the light beams or rays in an optical system.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The act of aligning an optical system.

Example Sentence: Before using the telescope, careful collimation is necessary to ensure sharp images.

Sense 2:

Noun: The process of adjusting the alignment of a firearm's sights.

Example Sentence: The accuracy of the rifle greatly improved after proper collimation of the sights.

Sense 3:

Noun: The act of aligning the components of a particle accelerator.

Example Sentence: The precision collimation of the accelerator's magnets is crucial for efficient particle beam production.

Sense 4:

Verb: To align an optical system.

Example Sentence: The photographer collimated the camera lenses to capture crisp images.

Sense 5:

Verb: To adjust the alignment of a firearm's sights.

Example Sentence: The soldier collimated his sniper rifle before heading into the field.

Sense 6:

Verb: To align the components of a particle accelerator.

Example Sentence: The technicians collimated the accelerator's magnets to optimize its performance.

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