Caustic surface

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001013",
  "term": "Caustic surface",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A three-dimensional surface formed by the envelope of light rays that have been reflected or refracted by a curved object. This surface represents the region where light rays converge and their intensity is significantly enhanced. The complex patterns of light seen on the bottom of a swimming pool are an example of a caustic surface.",
  "subject": "Optics and imaging",
  "see_also": [
    "caustic",
    "caustic curve",
    "focus"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kaustische Fläche",
    "es": "superficie cáustica",
    "fr": "surface caustique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/caustic-surface/"
}