Wave Ray Reflection Principles

Wave Ray Reflection

• Wave rays determine reflected wavefront movement, similar to light rays.
• Normal: Line perpendicular to the barrier, at the point of incidence.
• Angle of Incidence ($\theta_i$): Angle between the normal and the incident wave ray.
• Angle of Reflection ($\theta_r$): Angle between the normal and the reflected wave ray.
• Angle values for wave rays are numerically the same as for wavefronts but measured from the normal.
• Law of Reflection: Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection ($\theta<em>i = \theta</em>r$).