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Reflections can be trapped.

Authors :
Peirone, Roberto
Source :
American Mathematical Monthly. Mar1994, Vol. 101 Issue 3, p259. 2p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Describes a jordan curve which could act as a light trap. Joining of an ellipse to a parabola whose focus is one of the foci of the ellipse; Diagram and explanation of the curve; Construction of the compact connected surface.

Subjects

Subjects :
*JORDAN curves
*LIGHT
*ELLIPSES (Geometry)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029890
Volume :
101
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Mathematical Monthly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9410060545
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2975603
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