Specular reflection from a rough surface

Authors & references

Edited by:

Professor Jouni Paltakari, Aalto University

Based on: Pauler, N. Paper optics (Chapter 4). In: Niskanen, K. (ed), Paper Physics, (Book 16), Papermaking Science and Technology. 2nd edition. Jyväskylä, 2008, Finnish Paper Engineers’ Association/Paperi ja Puu Oy. pp. 128–180.

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