Lens Reflection: Does Light Bounce Off?

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Light does indeed reflect off the surface of a lens, with the amount of reflection influenced by the angle of incidence and the presence of anti-reflection coatings. When total internal reflection occurs, no light propagates through to the other side of the lens. This phenomenon confirms that total reflection means complete reflection without transmission. Understanding these principles is crucial for applications involving lenses in optics. The discussion emphasizes the importance of lens design in managing light behavior.
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When a passing through a lens,will there any reflection on the surface of it?
 
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Absolutely. The amount of light reflected from the surface depends on the angle of incidence along with other factors such as whether the lens has any anti-reflection coatings or not.
 
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Drakkith said:
Absolutely. The amount of light reflected from the surface depends on the angle of incidence along with other factors such as whether the lens has any anti-reflection coatings or not.

Thanks.And I want to ask if there any light propagate to the other side of the lens when total internal reflection occurs?
 
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Thanks.And I want to ask if there any light propagate to the other side of the lens when total internal reflection occurs?

No. Total reflection really is total
 
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