Total Internal Reflection vs. Ordinary Reflection: What’s the Difference?
Introduction Have you ever noticed how light behaves when it hits different surfaces? Sometimes, light bounces off a mirror (reflection), and other times, it bends when passing through water (refraction). But there’s a special kind of reflection called total internal reflection (TIR) that works differently from ordinary reflection. Why do scientists separate these two? Let’s explore! What... » read more