Abstract
This research paper explores the intricate interplay between photons and mirrors, shedding light on the processes that occur during photon-mirror interactions. We delve into the absorption of photons by electrons on a mirror’s surface, which leads to energy gain and movement of electrons to higher energy levels. This interaction, akin to photoelectric absorption, is fundamental to understanding the behavior of light and mirrors. The paper investigates the principles of mirror reflectivity, highlighting the optimization of reflectivity by minimizing energy absorption \(\mathrm{\Delta E}\) to maintain high reflectivity. We also examine the angles of incidence and reflection, emphasizing their equal values and the related sum of angles.
Through careful analysis, we establish that the energy difference between incident and reflecting photons, denoted as \(\mathrm{\Delta E}\), corresponds to a time delay \(\mathrm{\Delta t}\) between the photons. This unique relationship between energy and time delay introduces the concept of infinitesimal time delay during reflection, contributing to a time distortion in the behavior of light. The research culminates in the assertion that the constancy of motion of a photon of light is disrupted when it is reflected by a mirror due to the introduced time delay.