tükörképe

Tükörképe is a Hungarian word that translates to "reflection" or "mirror image" in English. It refers to the image that appears in a mirror. This phenomenon occurs due to the law of reflection, where light rays bounce off a surface at the same angle at which they strike it. When an object is placed in front of a mirror, light rays from the object are reflected into an observer's eyes, creating the perception of a mirrored version of the object.

The image seen in a mirror is a virtual image, meaning it is not a real image that can be projected onto a screen. Instead, it is an optical illusion formed by the brain's interpretation of the reflected light. The reflected image appears to be the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of it. Furthermore, the reflection is laterally inverted, meaning that left and right are reversed, while up and down remain unchanged. This lateral inversion is a key characteristic of mirror images.

The concept of tükörképe is fundamental in optics and has been explored in art, literature, and philosophy for centuries. It symbolizes concepts such as self-perception, illusion, and the duality of existence. In everyday language, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe a close resemblance or likeness between two things or people. For example, one might say that a child is the "tükörképe" of their parent, indicating a strong resemblance.