Fraunhofer pronunciation

At point a, a wavefront is generated due to the secondary source on ray 2. At the same time, other wavefronts are generated at points c and b. Since wavefronts at points, a and b are generated at the same time ac = cb. Thus, the triangle acb is isosceles and the angles θ1 = θ2.

Have you ever thought about why we can see our image in a plane mirror? It’s because of the phenomenon known as reflection. Light waves, sound waves, and water waves can undergo reflection. In this session, let us learn about the reflection of light and the types of reflection in detail.

Fresnel pronouncein english

When a ray of light hits a polished surface, and the ray bounces back, it is known as the reflection of light. The incident light ray that falls on the surface is reflected off the polished surface. The light ray that bounces back is known as the reflected ray. A perpendicular drawn on a reflecting surface is called normal.

Consider the light rays 1, 2 and 3 shown by solid lines. The wavefronts which are perpendicular to these light rays are shown by the thin lines. The secondary wavefronts generated are the circular fronts described.

When the light rays get stroked on the flat mirror, they get reflected back. According to the laws of reflection, the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence. The image is obtained behind the plane, which is present in the mirror. This process of obtaining a mirror image which is virtual and erect is known as a reflection on a plane mirror.