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What objectively measurable difference is there between reflected and transmitted light? Polarization might be different, but that's something that's only bare
by mrob 11y ago
What objectively measurable difference is there between reflected and transmitted light?
Polarization might be different, but that's something that's only barely perceptible to humans. I don't think it's plausible that it could affect legibility or eye strain.
( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haidinger%27s_brush https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haidinger%27s_brush )
- s_kilk 11y agoEnergy transfer. There's a big difference between absorbing reflected ambient light and having photons pumped into your retina.
- aetherson 11y agoWhat? No. You obviously receive way more energy via sunlight reflected off the page of a book than you do via your LCD screen. That's WHY you can't read your LCD screens in direct sunlight.