minimareflecting
Minimareflecting is a proposed concept in optics describing surfaces or materials designed to minimize reflection of incident electromagnetic radiation over a defined spectral range. The term blends minima, indicating the goal of very low reflection, with reflecting, signaling its focus on control of reflected light. It is related to anti-reflective coatings but distinct from absorptive or metamaterial approaches, and appears in early experimental and speculative literature as researchers explore ways to reduce reflections while preserving transmission.
Principles include impedance matching between air and substrate, gradient refractive index profiles, and nanostructured textures that
Common designs range from moth-eye–inspired nanostructures to graded-index coatings and metamaterial-inspired layers that approximate a smooth
Applications include solar panels, camera and display optics, sensors, and architectural glazing. While minimareflecting can reduce