Caustic (mathematics)

In differential geometry, a caustic is the envelope of rays either reflected or refracted by a manifold. It is related to the concept of caustics in geometric optics.

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Caustic (mathematics)

In differential geometry, a caustic is the envelope of rays either reflected or refracted by a manifold. It is related to the concept of caustics in geometric optics.

Source: Wikipedia "Caustic (mathematics)" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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