Saturday, 18 January 2020

optics - Why do mirrors give less sharpness, gamut, and contrast than lenses?


What is the scientific reason mirrors give less sharpness, gamut, and contrast compared to lenses? Ex. Is it an inherent property where light dissipates more when scattered compared to going through a lower speed medium?




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