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Reflection and Refraction at a Random Moving Surface. II. Number of Specular Points in a Gaussian Surface

Authors :
Longuet-Higgins, M. S.
Source :
Journal of the Optical Society of America (1917-1983); September 1960, Vol. 50 Issue: 9 p845-850, 6p
Publication Year :
1960

Abstract

The number of specular points reflected in a random Gaussian surface is determined theoretically under the following alternative conditions: (1) when the surface is perfectly long crested (two-dimensional); (2) when the surface is three-dimensional but isotropic; (3) for quite general surfaces, provided that the observer and the source of radiation are both at a great distance from the surface.The results can be applied to the similar problem when the surface forms the boundary of two refracting media.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00303941
Volume :
50
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the Optical Society of America (1917-1983)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs38009198