tán quang

Ánh sáng tán quang chiếu lên bức tường gồ ghề.

Definition

1. Noun (Physics):
   • Diffuse light: Light that is scattered or reflected in many directions, lacking a single, definite direction. It typically comes from rough or matte surfaces.
   • Diffuse reflection: The phenomenon where light is scattered by a rough surface, as opposed to a mirror-like (specular) reflection.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ánh sáng trong căn phòng này là tán quang, rất dịu mắt. (The light in this room is diffuse, very gentle on the eyes.)
  • Bề mặt giấy tạo ra hiệu ứng tán quang. (The paper's surface creates a diffuse light effect.)
  • Trong nhiếp ảnh, hộp tán quang được dùng để làm mềm ánh sáng. (In photography, a light diffuser is used to soften the light.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sự tán quang": The process or state of light diffusion.
  • Sự tán quang của ánh sáng mặt trời qua đám mây. (The diffusion of sunlight through clouds.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tán xạ (v/n): To scatter / scattering (a more general term for scattering of waves or particles).

  • Sự tán xạ ánh sáng. (Light scattering.)

• Phản xạ tán xạ (n): Diffuse reflection.

  • Tường sơn mờ gây ra phản xạ tán xạ. (Matte painted walls cause diffuse reflection.)

Synonyms

• Diffused light
• Soft light
• Scattered light

Related Scientific Terms

• Specular reflection: Reflection from a smooth, mirror-like surface (the opposite of diffuse reflection).
• Diffuser: A device or material used to scatter light.