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point source

A source, especially of pollution or radiation, occupying a very small area and having a concentrated output.

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A source whose dimensions are sufficiently small to cause a radiation with a high degree of coherence. If the point source is situated on the axis of an optical system it gives rise to an axial ray and it is referred to as an axial point source. See coherent sources; axial ray.

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