Specular reflection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011168",
  "term": "Specular reflection",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The mirror-like reflection of electromagnetic radiation from a smooth surface, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. The reflected rays maintain their relative spatial orientation, resulting in a clear image. This phenomenon is governed by Snell's Law and is distinct from diffuse reflection.",
  "synonyms": [
    "regular reflection"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "reflection",
    "electromagnetic radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 647. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in analytical spectroscopy (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)' on page 675 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0203)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/specular-reflection/"
}