Reflection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010090",
  "term": "Reflection",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The return of electromagnetic radiation into the first medium at a boundary between two media. For a non-scattering sample this is Fresnel reflection from the smooth interface, while a scattering sample gives regular reflection plus volume reflection or diffuse reflection. Part of the radiation is usually transmitted or absorbed at the boundary, and in specular reflection the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Fresnel reflection",
    "diffuse reflection",
    "electromagnetic radiation",
    "volume reflection"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 647. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in analytical spectroscopy (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)' on page 671 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0203)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reflection/"
}