Diffuser (optics)

Diffuser (optics)
For other uses, see Diffuser (disambiguation).

In optics, a diffuser is any device that diffuses or spreads out or scatters light in some manner, to give soft light. Diffuse light can be easily obtained by making light to reflect diffusely from a white surface, while more compact optical diffusers may use translucent objects, and can include ground glass diffusers, teflon diffusers, holographic diffusers, opal glass diffusers, and greyed glass diffusers.

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Perfect reflecting diffuser

A Perfect (Reflecting) Diffuser (PRD) is a theoretical perfectly white surface with Lambertian reflectance (its brightness appears the same from any angle of view). It does not absorb light, giving back 100% of the light it receives.[1]

Diffusers in photography

A flash diffuser spreads the light from the flash of a camera. In effect, the light will not come from one concentrated source (like a spotlight), but rather will spread out, bounce from reflective ceilings and walls, thus getting rid of harsh light, and hard shadows. This is particularly useful for portrait photographers, since harsh light and hard shadows are usually not considered flattering in a portrait.

A diffusion filter is used in front of a camera lens to soften the image of the scene being shot.

See also

Effects of a diffuser in close-up photography (for more information, see file description)

References

  1. ^ Fairchild, Mark D.. Color Appearance Models. John Wiley & Sons. p. 65. ISBN 0470012161. http://books.google.com/books?id=8_TxzK2B-5MC&pg=PA65&dq=%22perfect+reflecting+diffuser%22&ei=BHWzR5fnLYnIyATo7cjOBQ&sig=0ir-7SuFRtR7CzujMeJSd8-WLEc. 

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