Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of a room with 100% reflective walls and a light source. It explores the possibility of the room remaining lit if the light source is instantaneously removed, and whether the room would still reflect scattered images of objects if both the light source and the object were removed. It also raises the question of whether this phenomenon could be used in real life situations, such as solving a crime scene. However, it is mentioned that this is not possible as we do not have 100% reflective rooms and the light vanishes quickly.
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If there was a room with all walls that are 100% reflective and a light source. If you were to instantaneously remove that light source, would the room still be lighted?
If yes, if an object and the light source were previously present the room, and were to be instantaneously removed, would the room be reflecting scattered images of that object?
If yes, if we were capable of completely absorbing the remaining photons, can we potentially decipher what the object was?
Again if so, can this ever be used in a real life situation, like solve a crime scene by using remaining photon in the room?
(Sorry if I am not using the correct terms; Amateur hour over here and I'm just really curious about this.)
 
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doanr said:
If there was a room with all walls that are 100% reflective and a light source. If you were to instantaneously remove that light source, would the room still be lighted?
If there is nothing inside that is not 100% reflective, the light would stay inside. If you want to call that "lighted"... well, a question of definition.
doanr said:
If yes, if an object and the light source were previously present the room, and were to be instantaneously removed, would the room be reflecting scattered images of that object?
It would become unrecognizable in microseconds due to all the reflections.
doanr said:
Again if so, can this ever be used in a real life situation, like solve a crime scene by using remaining photon in the room?
We don't have 100% reflective rooms. The light vanishs within less than a microsecond.
 
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1. What is a Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room?

A Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room is a hypothetical space where all surfaces are designed to reflect light perfectly, resulting in no shadows or dark spots.

2. How does a Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room work?

This room would be designed with materials that have a high reflectivity, such as mirrors or polished metals, and would be constructed in a way that minimizes light-absorbing surfaces or objects.

3. What are the potential applications of a Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room?

A Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room could have various applications in research and experimentation, such as in optics, lighting, and photography. It could also be used for testing and calibrating light measuring equipment.

4. Is it possible to achieve 100% light reflection in a physical space?

While it is currently not possible to achieve 100% light reflection in a physical space, advancements in materials science and engineering may make it possible in the future.

5. Are there any drawbacks to a Theoretical 100% Light Reflection Room?

One potential drawback is that the room may become uncomfortably bright for human eyes, making it difficult to spend extended periods of time inside. Additionally, any imperfections in the room's surfaces could create distorted or uneven reflections.

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