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Catacaustics Generated by a Point Source
Catacaustics Generated by a Point Source
Rays from a point source reflect in curve ("mirror") and the corresponding catacaustic is plotted. The catacaustic is the envelope of the reflected lines. Click in the graphic to change the location of the light source. (Rays from the source are a pale, translucent yellow; reflected lines are white.)