Abstract

Based on the concepts of wave optics, an expression is obtained that determines how the angle of reflection of light incident on a moving reflective surface depends on the angle of incidence and the velocity of the surface, similar to the expression obtained from considerations of the special theory of relativity. It is shown that the spectral composition of light reflected by a receding reflective surface is displaced toward higher wavelengths; this determines a reduction of the reflected light flux, and vice versa. © 2005 Optical Society of America

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