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"Bouncing back" of waves at an interface
Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for specular reflection (for example at a mirror)
Reflection_(physics)
Topics referred to by the same term
Reflection or reflexion may refer to: Reflection (physics), a common wave phenomenon Specular reflection, mirror-like reflection of waves from a surface
Reflection
Scientific field of study
laws of refraction and reflection with the new concept of light rays, but still lacking the concept of image formation. Physics became a separate science
Physics
Angle in geometric optics
angle (astronomy) Plane of incidence Reflection (physics) Refraction Scattering vector Total internal reflection Zenith angle Godse, A. P. (2008). Computer
Angle_of_incidence_(optics)
Dynamic disturbance in a medium or field
Photon Polarization (physics) Propagation constant Radio propagation Ray (optics) Reaction–diffusion system Reflection (physics) Refraction Resonance
Wave
Topics referred to by the same term
Theory of reflection can refer to: Reflection (physics) Reflection (computer science) Reflection (artificial intelligence) Pratibimbavada, a Hindu philosophical
Theory_of_reflection
Measure of wave reflectivity
In physics and electrical engineering the reflection coefficient is a parameter that describes how much of a wave is reflected by an impedance discontinuity
Reflection_coefficient
Formula for refraction angles
optics List of refractive indices N-slit interferometric equation Reflection (physics) – "Bouncing back" of waves at an interface Snell's window – Underwater
Snell's_law
Property of an object or substance that is impervious to light
radiation) Mathematical descriptions of opacity Molar absorptivity Reflection (physics) Gloss (optics) Cesia (visual appearance) Scattering theory Transparency
Opacity
Geometric symmetry operation
In geometry, a point reflection (also called a point inversion or central inversion) is a geometric transformation of affine space in which every point
Point_reflection
Multipath radio propagation model
transmission equation ITU-R P.525 Link budget Ray tracing (physics) Reflection (physics) Specular reflection Six-rays model Ten-rays model Jakes, W.C. (1974).
Two-ray ground-reflection model
Two-ray_ground-reflection_model
Ginzburg, Vitaly L. (2001). The Physics of a Lifetime: Reflections on the Problems and Personalities of 20th Century Physics. Berlin: Springer. pp. 3–200
List of unsolved problems in physics
List_of_unsolved_problems_in_physics
Branch of physics that studies light
Optics is the branch of physics that studies the behaviour, manipulation, and detection of electromagnetic radiation, including its interactions with
Optics
Lovett, D. R. (1980). A dictionary of named effects and laws in chemistry, physics, and mathematics (4th ed.). Chapman and Hall. ISBN 978-0-412-22380-8.
List of scientific laws named after people
List_of_scientific_laws_named_after_people
Feature of a system that is preserved under some transformation
transformations may be continuous (such as rotation of a circle) or discrete (e.g., reflection of a bilaterally symmetric figure, or rotation of a regular polygon).
Symmetry_(physics)
Complete reflection of a wave
In physics, total internal reflection (TIR) is the phenomenon in which waves arriving at the interface (boundary) from one medium to another (e.g., from
Total_internal_reflection
Bright spot of light that appears on shiny objects when illuminated
distribution function Specular reflection Diffuse reflection Gamma correction Fresnel equations Retroreflector Reflection (physics) Refraction Specularity "Definition:
Specular_highlight
Texture mapping technique
Resident Evil: Revelations and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Reflection (physics) Ambient occlusion Depth map Baking (computer graphics) Tessellation
Normal_mapping
Meteorological phenomenon
A rainbow is an optical phenomenon caused by refraction, internal reflection and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a continuous spectrum
Rainbow
Scientific subjects
physics, and molecular physics; optics and acoustics; condensed matter physics; high-energy particle physics and nuclear physics; and chaos theory and
Branches_of_physics
South African economist and physicist
quantitative analyst, and author of the book My Life as a Quant: Reflections on Physics and Finance. He is a co-author of Black–Derman–Toy model, one of
Emanuel_Derman
Mirror-like wave reflection
Specular reflection, or regular reflection, is the mirror-like reflection of waves, such as light, from a surface. The law of reflection states that a
Specular_reflection
Supersonic flow phenomenon
switching between different types of shock wave reflection in a steady supersonic gas flow". Technical Physics. 58 (8): 1238–1241. Bibcode:2013JTePh..58.1238G
Mach_reflection
Branch of physics
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics that uses mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to explain and predict natural
Theoretical_physics
When a transmitted signal reflects back through the medium it was transmitted over
matching Signal integrity Reflections of signals on conducting lines Reflection phase change "Physics behind signal reflections and series termination"
Signal_reflection
Physical phenomenon
Quantum reflection is a uniquely quantum phenomenon in which an object, such as a neutron or a small molecule, reflects smoothly and in a wavelike fashion
Quantum_reflection
the light of nearby stars Rainbow – Meteorological phenomenon Fog bow – Type of rainbow formed by fog droplets Reflection (physics) Diffuse reflection
List of reflected light sources
List_of_reflected_light_sources
American mathematician (born 1937)
"Phase transitions and reflection positivity. I. General theory and long range lattice models". Communications in Mathematical Physics. 62 (1): 1–34. Bibcode:1978CMaPh
Arthur_Jaffe
a cyclic group of order n {\displaystyle n} ; combining this with the reflection symmetry results in the symmetry of dihedral group D n {\displaystyle
List_of_Johnson_solids
Equations of light transmission and reflection
The Fresnel equations (or Fresnel coefficients) describe the reflection and transmission of light (or electromagnetic radiation in general) when incident
Fresnel_equations
(optics) Luster (textiles) Lustre prints Opacity (optics) Paint sheen Reflection (physics) Scattering theory Transparency and translucency Hunter, Richard
Cesia_(visual_appearance)
Difference in shape from a mirror image
object not being identical to its reflection, or mirror image. An object is chiral if it is not identical to its reflection; that is, it cannot be superposed
Chirality
Field of physics that studies atomic interactions
Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions, in addition to the study of other forms of
Nuclear_physics
One-dimensional physical quantity
nothing to do with this change. In classical physics, like Newtonian mechanics, rotations and reflections preserve scalars, while in relativity, Lorentz
Scalar_(physics)
Device reflecting neutral atoms
"Giant Quantum Reflection of Neon Atoms from a Ridged Silicon Surface". Journal of the Physical Society of Japan. 71 (1): 5–8. arXiv:physics/0111115. Bibcode:2002JPSJ
Atomic_mirror
Globule of one substance in another, typically gas in a liquid
globular shapes because those shapes are at a lower energy state. For the physics and chemistry behind it, see nucleation. Bubbles are visible because they
Bubble_(physics)
Reflection which reverses the direction of a wave, particle, or signal
In physics, backscatter (or backscattering) is the reflection of waves, particles, or signals back to the direction from which they came. It is usually
Backscatter
Framework of distances and directions
Timaeus of Plato, or Socrates in his reflections on what the Greeks called khôra (i.e. "space"), or in the Physics of Aristotle (Book IV, Delta) in the
Space
Gradual loss of flux intensity through a medium
In physics, attenuation – colloquially, damping – is the gradual loss of flux intensity through a medium. For instance, dark glasses attenuate sunlight
Attenuation
Optical coating that reduces reflection
anti-reflection coating is a type of optical coating applied to the surface of lenses, other optical elements, and photovoltaic cells to reduce reflection
Anti-reflective_coating
Glass tank of water demonstrating the basic properties of waves
In physics, a ripple tank is a shallow glass tank of water used to demonstrate the basic properties of waves. It is a specialized form of a wave tank
Ripple_tank
Physical quantity
the conservation of energy is a consequence of the fact that the laws of physics do not change over time. Thus, since 1918, theorists have understood that
Energy
Portion of the universe chosen for analysis
physics. Scientists use the term, without much reflection, to refer to an aggregate of physical objects. Bunge, Mario (1967). Foundations of Physics.
Physical_system
Austrian physicist, philosopher and university educator (1838–1916)
disk Mach reflection Mach's principle Mach–Zehnder interferometer Stereokinetic stimulus Visual space On this interdependency of Mach's physics, physiology
Ernst_Mach
of topics that are included in high school physics curricula or textbooks[where?]. SI Units Scalar (physics) Euclidean vector Motion graphs and derivatives
List of physics concepts in primary and secondary education curricula
List_of_physics_concepts_in_primary_and_secondary_education_curricula
Symmetry of spatially mirrored systems
simultaneous flip in the sign of all three spatial coordinates (a point reflection or point inversion): P : ( x y z ) ↦ ( − x − y − z ) . {\displaystyle
Parity_(physics)
Scattering from arrays of atoms
comparable to atomic spacings is scattered in a specular fashion (mirror-like reflection) by planes of atoms in a crystalline material, and undergoes constructive
Bragg's_law
Difference between phase angles
encounters the open end of the tube. The phase change on reflection is important in the physics of wind instruments. A wave on a string experiences a 180°
Reflection_phase_change
Textbook by Richard Feynman
The Feynman Lectures on Physics is a physics textbook based on a great number of lectures by Richard Feynman, a Nobel laureate who has sometimes been called
The Feynman Lectures on Physics
The_Feynman_Lectures_on_Physics
Rate of change of acceleration with time
a jolt in physics?". Physics Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025. "What is the term used for the third derivative of position?". Usenet Physics FAQ. Retrieved
Jerk_(physics)
Reference surface Reflectin Reflection (physics) Reflection coefficient Reflection high-energy electron diffraction Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire
Index_of_physics_articles_(R)
Range of physical processes in physics
the law of reflection. Reflections of radiation that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular
Scattering
Optical component which splits light into several beams
set to zero), in which a ray of light behaves according to the laws of reflection (like a mirror) and refraction (like a lens), respectively. An idealized
Diffraction_grating
Physical quantities taking values at each point in space and time
descriptions of how field values change in space and time, are ubiquitous in physics. For instance, the electric field is another vector field, while electrodynamics
Field_(physics)
Coordinate system using perpendicular axes
its reflection across the second coordinate axis (the y-axis), as if that line were a mirror. Likewise, (x, −y) are the coordinates of its reflection across
Cartesian_coordinate_system
Mathematical invariance under transformations
object that is invariant under some transformations, such as translation, reflection, rotation, or scaling. Although these two meanings of the word can sometimes
Symmetry
Phenomenon in the psychology of perception
conclude that Venus is looking at the reflection of the viewer, or in the case of the original setting, the reflection of the painter. This line of research
Venus_effect
Euclidean Wightman distributions
* represents complex conjugation. Sometimes in theoretical physics literature reflection positivity is stated as the requirement that the Schwinger function
Schwinger_function
Reflected duplication of an object
to the mirror surface. As an optical effect, it results from specular reflection off from surfaces of lustrous materials, especially a mirror or water
Mirror_image
Property of waves that can oscillate with more than one orientation
filter, eliminating the reflection problem. The reversal of circular polarization on reflection and elimination of reflections in this manner can be easily
Polarization_(waves)
Third letter of the Greek alphabet
system or a quantum bit Circulation in fluid mechanics As reflection coefficient in physics and electrical engineering The tape alphabet of a Turing machine
Gamma
Physical process transitioning a system from a symmetric state to a more ordered state
In physics, symmetry breaking is a phenomenon where a disordered but symmetric state collapses into an ordered, but less symmetric state. This collapse
Symmetry_breaking
Property of particles related to spin
arises in defining chirality in physics depending on whether one compares directions of motion using the reflection or spatial inversion operation. Accordingly
Chirality_(physics)
normally incident Reststrahlen-band radiation experiences strong reflection or total reflection from that medium. The energies at which Reststrahlen bands occur
Reststrahlen_effect
Truths and principles of the study of matter, space, time and energy
In philosophy, the philosophy of physics deals with conceptual and interpretational issues in physics, many of which overlap with research done by certain
Philosophy_of_physics
Point with minimum wave amplitude
wave at the nodes is not zero but merely a minimum. This occurs when the reflection at the boundary is imperfect. This is indicated by a finite standing wave
Node_(physics)
Idealised system for theoretical analysis
alternates between free motion (typically as a straight line) and specular reflections from a boundary. When the particle hits the boundary it reflects from
Dynamical_billiards
Subatomic particle with no charge
the physics of slow neutrons. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications. pp. 28–31. ISBN 978-0-486-48238-5. Hughes, D.J.; Burgy, M.T. (1949). "Reflection and polarization
Neutron
Reflection of sound delayed after direct sound as heard by listener
In audio signal processing and acoustics, an echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener with a delay after the direct sound. The delay
Echo
University-affiliated research center
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC (abbreviated as Applied Physics Laboratory or APL) is a not-for-profit, United States Navy-sponsored
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory
Paul L. Copeland & Edward Piotrowski c-14m October 2, 1961 Video Light: Reflection Paul L. Copeland & Edward Piotrowski c-13m November 16, 1961 Light: Refraction
List_of_Coronet_Films_films
One of Earth's four temperate seasons
To Autumn, written in September 1819, echoes this sense of melancholic reflection but also emphasises the lush abundance of the season. The song "Autumn
Autumn
Russian theoretical physicist (1939–2023)
known for explaining the eponymous Andreev reflection. Andreev was educated at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, starting in 1959 and graduating
Alexander_Andreev
This is a list of publications in physics, organized by type. List of books on popular physics concepts List of textbooks on classical mechanics and quantum
List of publications in physics
List_of_publications_in_physics
Practical physics application
undergo total internal reflection, and return inside the semiconductor crystal as if its surface were a mirror. Internal reflections can escape through other
Light-emitting_diode_physics
Parallel or angled mirrors reflecting each other
mirrors, which are arranged to create a series of further and further reflections that appear to recede to infinity. The front mirror of an infinity mirror
Infinity_mirror
British video game developer
Ubisoft Reflections Limited (formerly Reflections and later Reflections Interactive Limited) is a British video game developer and a studio of Ubisoft
Ubisoft_Reflections
Symbols for constants, special functions
certain investments. Some common conventions: Intensive quantities in physics are usually denoted with minuscules while extensive are denoted with capital
Greek letters used in mathematics, science, and engineering
Greek_letters_used_in_mathematics,_science,_and_engineering
Lighting formula in 3D computer graphics
specular reflection of light from a non-conducting interface (surface) between two media. According to Schlick’s model, the specular reflection coefficient
Schlick's_approximation
of different refractive indices. They also relate the transmission and reflection coefficients for the interaction. Their derivation relies on a time-reversal
Stokes_relations
Diffraction using small incidence angles
diffraction being surface sensitive. It occurs in many different areas: Reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED), where electrons of relatively
Grazing_incidence_diffraction
Type of education research
Physics education research (PER) is a form of discipline-based education research specifically related to the study of the teaching and learning of physics
Physics_education_research
Angle of incidence for which all reflected light will be polarized
perfectly transmitted through a transparent dielectric surface, with no reflection. When unpolarized light is incident at this angle, the light that is reflected
Brewster's_angle
2019 Canadian film
The Physics of Sorrow (French: Physique de la tristesse) is a Canadian animated short film, directed by Theodore Ushev and released in 2019. The film
The_Physics_of_Sorrow
Phenomenon in black hole physics
Relativistic reflection is a phenomenon in relativity in which light from the corona of a black hole reflects off of its accretion disk, distorting the
Relativistic_reflection
Mirror with a flat reflecting surface
reflective surface. For light rays striking a plane mirror, the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. The angle of the incidence is the angle
Plane_mirror
Scattering process at the normal-metal-superconductor interface
Andreev reflection, named after the Russian physicist Alexander F. Andreev, is a type of particle scattering which occurs at interfaces between a superconductor
Andreev_reflection
Hypothetical counterpart to ordinary matter
via gravity or weak interaction. Modern physics deals with three basic types of spatial symmetry: reflection, rotation, and translation. The known elementary
Mirror_matter
Iceberg with a blue colour, often due to very low air content
snow and frost remaining on the surface which results in the uniform reflection of incident light. Young glaciers that have not undergone years of compression
Blue_iceberg
Thermodynamics book by Sadi Carnot (1824)
little was understood about them from the point of view of physics. Carnot's Reflections is now widely regarded as a key document in the development
Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire
Reflections_on_the_Motive_Power_of_Fire
Optical phenomenon
"An angular‐spectrum approach to contrast in reflection acoustic microscopy". Journal of Applied Physics. 49: 5130–5139. doi:10.1063/1.324460. hdl:11693/50717
Goos–Hänchen_effect
Device that emits light via optical amplification
metastable states, which stay excited for a relatively long time. In laser physics, such a material is called an active laser medium. Combined with an energy
Laser
Physical quantity that changes sign with improper rotation
In physics and mathematics, a pseudovector (or axial vector) is a quantity that transforms like a vector under continuous rigid transformations such as
Pseudovector
German physicist (1901–1976)
first being the Bible) and believed that "Physics is reflection on the divine ideas of Creation; therefore physics is divine service". This was because "God
Werner_Heisenberg
Exploration of subsurface properties with seismology
Reflection seismology (or seismic reflection) is a method of exploration geophysics that uses the principles of seismology to estimate the properties of
Reflection_seismology
Transformation of a body from a reference configuration to a current configuration
In physics and continuum mechanics, deformation is the change in the shape or size of an object. It has dimension of length with SI unit of metre (m)
Deformation_(physics)
Electromagnetic radiation humans can see
wavelengths and higher frequencies), called collectively optical radiation. In physics, the term "light" may refer more broadly to electromagnetic radiation of
Light
Pakistani nuclear physicist and author (born 1950)
taught physics at Quaid-e-Azam University (formerly Islamabad University) from 1973 to 2020 but in between also taught sociology in addition to physics and
Pervez_Hoodbhoy
Prizes established by Alfred Nobel in 1895
of Alfred Nobel's death. The original Nobel Prizes covered five fields: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace, specified in
Nobel_Prize
Experiment verifying the wave-particle duality of matter
quanta of energy (now called photons), which won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. In 1924 Louis de Broglie presented his thesis concerning the wave–particle
Davisson–Germer_experiment
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n.
A slide, modulation, or accent of the voice; as, the rising and the falling inflection.
n.
Election a second time, or anew; as, the reelection of a former chief.
n.
Want of reflection.
a.
Capable of, or pertaining to, flection or inflection.
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That which is produced by reflection.
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See Reflection.
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Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind.
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An image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart.
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Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
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A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
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A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane.
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The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.
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The variation of words by declension, comparison, or conjugation; inflection.
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The act of choosing; choice; selection.
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Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason.
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Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
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Election beforehand.
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A device for reflecting sound.
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The return of rays, beams, sound, or the like, from a surface. See Angle of reflection, below.
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A reflecting telescope.