Recent content by LegolasTheElf

So, if I understand this correctly, since light only moves in a straight line, light moving in any direction other than directly towards my eye, should be invisible and completely translucent.. Ok, but, why doesn't the invisible light particles, at the very least, disrupt my view of the wall...

But even if it doesn't hit my eye, shouldn't I see the effects of particles crossing my field of vision? Why is it completely translucent--shouldn't it be opaque? So, if I couldn't see the detail, shouldn't I at least see some interference (at least)?

Ok, this is a question I've been pondering lately.. I'm sorry if it's in the wrong forum, I just don't know where I should put it! So... Without further ado... Imagine you are looking at yourself in a mirror. There are particles of light that are moving from your body to the mirror, and back...