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Textbook Solutions for Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

Chapter 5 Problem 36

Question

A partially silvered mirror covers the square area with vertices at (1, 1). The fraction of incident light which it reflects at (x, y) is (xy) 2/4. Assuming a uniform intensity of incident light, find the fraction reflected.

Solution

Step 1 of 2

The total fraction of the reflected light is the integral of the "reflection fraction function" over the square:

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Title Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences 3 
Author Mary L. Boas
ISBN 9780471198260

A partially silvered mirror covers the square area with vertices at (1, 1). The fraction

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