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Originally Posted by freeztar

Fresnel Reflectors exist as well as the lenses. It's probably a poor name for them, confusing at least, but there you have it.

Fresnel reflectors - Solar Cooking

You're a sharp one Mr. Freeza. I agree the term Fresnel is misapplied here.

Originally Posted by Dictionary

Fres·nel (fr-nl), Augustin Jean 1788-1827.
French physicist who supported the wave theory of light, investigated polarized light, and developed a compound lens for use in lighthouses.
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Dare I suggest "compound parabolic reflector" for these devices?