Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
l\'angle défini entre la normale à l\'objet analysé
English translation:
the angle between the ray of light and the normal to the object
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Louisa Tchaicha
Jul 16, 2010 16:03
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l'angle défini entre la normale à l'objet analysé
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Hi,
Plus l'angle définie entre la normale à l'objet analysé et le rayon lumineux émis est important, plus la quantité de lumière réfléchie, dans le cadre d'une réflexion diffuse, diminue
My attempt:
the more the defined angle between la normale with respect to the analyzed object and the emitted luminous ray is great, the more the quantity of reflected light, within the scope of a scattered reflection, lessens
I thought that "à la normale" was "perpendicularly" but I don't see how it could fit in this context
Any ideas?
Thank you
Plus l'angle définie entre la normale à l'objet analysé et le rayon lumineux émis est important, plus la quantité de lumière réfléchie, dans le cadre d'une réflexion diffuse, diminue
My attempt:
the more the defined angle between la normale with respect to the analyzed object and the emitted luminous ray is great, the more the quantity of reflected light, within the scope of a scattered reflection, lessens
I thought that "à la normale" was "perpendicularly" but I don't see how it could fit in this context
Any ideas?
Thank you
Proposed translations
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| 4 +4 | the angle between the ray of light and the normal to the object |
Tony M
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| 4 +1 | angle of incidence |
kashew
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| 4 | the angle (defined) between the perpendicular angle at the analysed object |
Chris Hall
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Proposed translations
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9 mins
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the angle between the ray of light and the normal to the object
Yes, it makes perfect sense: the 'normal' is the line sticking out perpendicular to the surface of the object, as you say; and what is of interest is the angle of incidence of the light, which is measured with respect to the normal, rather than the surface.
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Note added at 17 mins (2010-07-16 16:20:38 GMT)
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If the angle of incidence is 0°, i.e. the light is hitting the surface square on, then the illumination is maximum; as the angle of incidence increases, so the illumination falls off.
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If the angle of incidence is 0°, i.e. the light is hitting the surface square on, then the illumination is maximum; as the angle of incidence increases, so the illumination falls off.
Note from asker:
| Thank you Tony M |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Joanne Archambault
: you are right on Tony (with your answer and explanation)
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Thanks, Joanne! I've done quite a bit of work in optics... ;-)
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chris collister
: Yes indeed! Though I wonder why the inversion from "the angle between A and B" to "the angle between B and A"? Not that it makes any difference, of course...
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Thanks, Chris! Just because I didn't like the sound of 'the angle between the normal to...'
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Nils Andersson
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Thanks, Nils!
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rkillings
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Thanks, R!
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Chris Hall
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French term (edited):
l'angle définie entre la normale à l'objet analysé
the angle (defined) between the perpendicular angle at the analysed object
l'angle définie entre la normale à l'objet analysé
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the angle (defined) between the perpendicular angle at the analysed object
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Note added at 9 mins (2010-07-16 16:12:17 GMT)
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Plus l'angle définie entre la normale à l'objet analysé et le rayon lumineux émis est important
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The greater the angle (defined) between the perpendicular angle at the analysed object and the ray of light produced
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the angle (defined) between the perpendicular angle at the analysed object
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Note added at 9 mins (2010-07-16 16:12:17 GMT)
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Plus l'angle définie entre la normale à l'objet analysé et le rayon lumineux émis est important
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The greater the angle (defined) between the perpendicular angle at the analysed object and the ray of light produced
Note from asker:
| Thank you Chris Hall |
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1 hr
angle of incidence
Angle d'incidence: angle formé par le rayon incident (projeté) et la perpendiculaire à la surface rencontrée.
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Note added at 1 heure (2010-07-16 17:26:05 GMT)
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The angle of incidence is the angle that light is striking a surface.
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Note added at 1 heure (2010-07-16 17:26:05 GMT)
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The angle of incidence is the angle that light is striking a surface.
Note from asker:
| Thank you kashew |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Tony M
: That's certainly an explanation, but not really the translation to fit in here, I think.
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but it is concise!
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Hilary Wilson
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Thanks
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