
Fresnel's Equations for Reflection and Refraction Incident, transmitted, and reflected beams at interfaces
Diffraction, refraction & reflection • Physics Forums
Oct 18, 2003 · Refraction occurs when light interacts with matter, causing it to change speed and direction, often explained through virtual particle interactions. Reflection involves the …
Light transmission, reflexion, refraction and diffraction at a atomic ...
Jun 25, 2007 · How to explain transmission, reflexion, refraction and diffraction at a atomic level. For example: 1 - how does light passes through a transparent...
Diffuse Reflection vs. Scattering? - Physics Forums
Jan 23, 2012 · Is there a fundamental difference between specular and diffuse reflection, or between diffuse reflection and scattering? I have heard various explanations...
Why Do Refraction and Diffraction Both Involve Bending of Light?
Apr 21, 2005 · Refraction involves the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, while diffraction refers to the bending of light waves around obstacles or through openings in a …
What is the difference between diffraction and refraction in waves?
Jan 25, 2006 · Hi can u please explain me the difference between refraction and diffraction?
Reflection from smartphone screen - Physics Forums
Sep 20, 2017 · The discussion centers on the optical phenomenon observed on smartphone screens, specifically the reflection of light from fingerprints based on the screen's orientation to …
Reflection and refraction: the same thing at the atomic level?
Oct 9, 2015 · The conversation also touches on the distinction between reflection and refraction at the atomic level, asserting that while atoms interact with light, this does not equate to the …
Strange Optical Phenomenon (diffraction or something else?)
Apr 16, 2016 · The forum discussion centers on an optical phenomenon observed on television screens, where diagonal stripes and multiple maxima appear when light reflects off the screen. …
X-Ray Diffraction: Explaining Visible Light Reflection
Aug 23, 2009 · Now my question is : visible light is also an electromagnetic wave, but we only experience Reflection in a straight line (if the object is well polished)Why does the visible light …