Glare from the Specular Reflection of bright light sources. You often experience reflected glare when looking at a computer screen, when reading a glossy magazine, or when working on a polished counter surface.

Light bouncing off of a surface, not absorbed or transmitted. See also Specular Reflection

Light bouncing off of a surface, not absorbed or transmitted. See also Specular Reflection

Part of a fixture that redirects light to control brightness, beam spread, or intensity. Reflectors are frequently Specular, but may also be glossy, diffuse, or matte.

Part of a fixture that redirects light to control brightness, beam spread, or intensity. Reflectors are frequently Specular, but may also be glossy, diffuse, or matte.

Finishing Section or Trim for a recessed downlight, which uses a reflector.

Finishing Section or Trim for a recessed downlight, which uses a reflector.

Incandescent lamp with a reflector integrated into the envelope. Reflectorized lamps produce directional beams. The varieties include PAR, R, MR, ER, AR, and other types.

Incandescent lamp with a reflector integrated into the envelope. Reflectorized lamps produce directional beams. The varieties include PAR, R, MR, ER, AR, and other types.

Bending light as it passes through a lens or prism to change the direction of the beam.