reflectometry
/rɪˌflɛkˈtɑmɪtri/
noun
- The science or technique of measuring the reflection of light, sound, or other waves.
- The engineer specialized in reflectometry to test the coatings on solar panels.
- Students learned about reflectometry in their physics lab by measuring how much light bounces off different materials.
- Reflectometry is used to check the quality of mirrors in telescopes.