parallel rays

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par·al·lel rays

rays parallel to the axis of an optic system.

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If a dichroic mirror is used, for example, there are fewer deviations resulting from differences in the angles of rays passing through the center or off-center, since the dichroic mirror design is based on the principle of parallel rays.