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Convex Mirror
Spherical shape that curves outward, produces virtual images that are smaller than the object
Mangin Mirror
Combination of convex and concave surfaces, corrected for spherical aberration
Concave Mirror
Spherical shape that curves inward, can produce real or virtual images
Parabolic Mirror
Parabolic shape, reflects light to a single focal point without spherical aberration
Cylindrical Mirror
Cylindrical shape, focuses light into a line rather than a point
Plane Mirror
Flat shape, produces virtual images that are the same size as the object
Two-way Mirror
Partially reflective and partially transparent mirror, allowing light to pass through from one side
Corner-cube Retroreflector
Three mutually perpendicular reflective surfaces, reflects light back to its source
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