Focal point

Focal point

A focal point may mean:
* Focus (optics), the point at which initially collimated rays of light meet after passing through a convex lens, or reflecting off of a concave mirror.
* In mathematics:
** Focus (geometry), a special point used in describing conic sections.
** Focal point is a critical point of a distance function.
*Focal point used in art design principles (contrast, size & placement, lines & visual rythms)
* In an antenna (electronics):
** The driven element, directly connected to the transmission line or source
** The passive radiator
* In game theory, a Schelling point is an equilibrium more likely to be chosen by the players because it seems special, natural or relevant to them.
* In computer programs, Telelogic Focal Point is a configurable Web-based decision support platform for requirements management, product management and project portfolio management.
*Focal Point, a studio album by Shawn McDonald.
*Focal Point- IN a work of art, the center of visual attention, often different from the physical center of the work/s.


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  • Focal Point — Infobox Album Name = Focal Point Type = studio Artist = Shawn McDonald Released = 2002 Recorded = Genre = CCM Length = 69:02 Label = independent Producer = Reviews = Last album = This album = Focal Point (2002) Next album = Simply Nothing (2004)… …   Wikipedia

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