noun
directional light source
Technical term used in computing and graphics for a light source that emits parallel rays, such as sunlight or a distant spotlight.
3Dレンダリングでは、平行光源を使って影を計算することが多い。
In 3D rendering, directional light sources are often used to calculate shadows.
Compound of 平行 (parallel) + 光源 (light source).