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ReflectionTransform

ReflectionTransform[v]
gives a TransformationFunction that represents a reflection in a mirror through the origin, normal to the vector v.

ReflectionTransform[v, p]
gives a reflection in a mirror through the point p, normal to the vector v.

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ReflectionTransform gives a TransformationFunction which can be applied to vectors.

ReflectionTransform works in any number of dimensions. In 2D it reflects in a line; in 3D it reflects in a plane.

The point p can lie anywhere in the mirror.

Basic Examples (2)

Reflection in the

line:

Reflection in the

plane:

Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (3)

Possible Issues (1)

Neat Examples (1)

ReflectionMatrix TransformationMatrix TransformationFunction RotationTransform TranslationTransform ScalingTransform

Geometric Transforms

Demonstrations with ReflectionTransform (Wolfram Demonstrations Project)

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