laser pointer

Cat's red quarry

A laser pointer is a small handheld device that projects a narrow beam of light, used to highlight points during presentations or lectures.

The bright dot it creates on surfaces makes it useful for directing attention: She used a laser pointer to indicate the data on the chart.

Laser pointers are also popular as toys for cats, who chase the elusive dot.

beam

light

Visible electromagnetic radiation

  • focusConcentrated attention point
  • coherentLogically connected throughout
  • opticsScience of illumination

photon · wavelength · diode · intensity · collimated · monochromatic · red · green · emission · amplification

cat toy

chase

Rapid following of quarry

teaser · dot · kitten · entertain · exercise · prey drive · hunting · stalking · frolic · enrichment

presentation

slideshow

Sequential visual display

audience · keynote · seminar · lecture · projector · screen · PowerPoint · clicker · remote · highlight

Categories
Opposites
light beam characteristics

laser pointerflashlight

Portable electric lamp

floodlight · lantern · torch · incandescent bulb · ambient lighting

illumination purpose

laser pointerflashlight

Portable electric lamp

headlamp · lantern · work light · reading lamp · searchlight

precision of indication

laser pointerhand wave

Sweep of palm

pointing finger · head nod

Family

pointed, points, pointer, pointy, laser, pointing, pointers, lasers, lasered

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G