Would you expect that ultraviolet light would be reflected by a mirrior? explain.

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Rafael Jefferson

8 August, 19:06

Would you expect that ultraviolet light would be reflected by a mirrior? explain.

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Carl Newman · Answer 1

A front surface aluminum mirror for ultraviolet has to be smoother than a similar mirror for visible light. Imperfections in the smoothness of the surface have to be smaller than the wavelength of the light reflected or light will scatter rather than be reflected.