Reflection

The abrupt change in direction of a Light beam at an Interface between two dissimilar media so that the light beam returns into the media from which it originated.

Related Terms
Anti Reflection Coatings, Back Reflection Optical Return Loss, Distributed Bragg Reflection, Fresnel Reflection, Fresnel Reflection Loss, Law of Reflection, Multiple Reflection Noise, Reflection Loss, Total Internal Reflection,

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