
Reflection, Optics, Sir Isaac Newton, Thomas Young, Snell's Law, Fresnel Equations, Total Internal Reflection, Lenses, Mirrors, Light Behavior, Physics, Ray Optics, Wave-Particle Duality, Optical Fiber, Huygens' Principle, Fermat's Principle, National Opti
Reflection in optics involves light bouncing off surfaces, shaping phenomena like mirrors. Sir Isaac Newton studied light and color, laying foundation for optics; Thomas Young demonstrated light’s wave nature via interference. Snell's Law describes how light bends when passing between different materials; Fresnel equations quantify reflection and transmission at interfaces. Total internal reflection occurs when light stays within a medium, enabling fiber optics. Lenses and mirrors manipulate light for vision and imaging. Ray optics models light as rays, while wave-particle duality reveals its dual nature. Huygens' and Fermat's principles explain wave behaviors and light’s shortest path. Optical fibers transmit data; all are central to modern physics.