nodal point


no·dal point

one of two points in a compound optic system so related that a ray directed toward the first point will appear to have passed through the second point parallel to its original direction. Synonym(s): axial point

no·dal point

(nō'dăl poynt) One of two points in a compound optic system so related that a ray directed toward the first point will appear to have passed through the second point parallel to its original direction.
Synonym(s): axial point.

nodal point

Either of a pair of points situated on the axis of an optical system so that any incident ray sent through one will produce a parallel emergent ray sent through the other.See also: point