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  Re: odd behavior of photon reflection/refraction defaults  
From: jr
Date: 12 Dec 2025 06:45:00
Message: <web.693bff1f874e57e8475fba6a6cde94f1@news.povray.org>
hi,

"Kenneth" <kdw### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> "Kenneth" <kdw### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> > I was thinking in terms of 'number' of photons rather
> > than spacing:
> > target 0.5-- the spacing between photons is reduced by half...whereas the number
> > of photons is...either doubled or quadrupled(?)-- like spacing/2
> > (or spacing/4 ?)
>
> "...like spacing/2 or spacing/4" ???
> Please ignore that bad analogy and arithmetic-- a result of 'over-thinking' :-[

no worries (hope that sort of thing doesn't keep you awake at night </grin>).

agree re the 'target', its description, will do that in the coming days.  how do
you fancy "having a go" at turning the "Perfect Mirror" thread in to a "FAQ"
item ?  (or a draft for an added "Tip" based on your observations ?)


regards, jr.


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