Specular reflection

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Solar Energy

Also known as direct reflection, regular reflection, or mirror reflection. The reflection of electromagnetic rays without scattering or diffusion. In specular reflection, the angle at which the wave is incident on the reflecting surface is equal to the angle at which it is reflected from that surface. See also Glint; Glare

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) — Solar Energy Development PEIS Glossary retrieved 2014-06-15

Technology

Telecommunications

Reflection from a smooth surface, such as a mirror, which maintains the integrity of the incident wavefront.

ATIS — ATIS Telecom Glossary 2007