Noun
ideal point (plural ideal points)
Synonym for omega point, in hyperbolic geometry. Also called: point at infinity
An ideal point source is an infinitesimally small point radiating sound. Source: Internet
Each family of parallel lines in a given direction is postulated to converge to the corresponding ideal point. Source: Internet
Note that this is only the case if the source is close to an ideal point source. Source: Internet
Parabolic reflectors resolve this, allowing incoming parallel rays (for example, light from a distant star) to be focused to a small spot; almost an ideal point. Source: Internet
Such transducers can cover a wide frequency range (80 Hz to 35,000 Hz) and have been promoted as being close to an ideal point sound source. Source: Internet