The Quantum Magic Behind Everyday Reflections Introduction: More Than Just a Shiny Surface You check your reflection daily, but that simple silvered glass hides a dance of photons, electrons, and quantum interactions perfected over centuries of science. Mirrors don't just bounce light—they orchestrate its precise redirection using atomic-level physics. From ancient obsidian mirrors to the Hubble Telescope's precision optics, this article reveals how mirrors manipulate light, why they flip images horizontally but not vertically, and how they enable technologies from lasers to solar power. Table of Contents Reflection 101: The Law That Governs Mirrors Mirror Anatomy: Glass, Metal, and Quantum Effects Image Reversal: Why Mirrors Flip Left/Right But Not Up/Down Types of Mirrors: Plane, Concave, Convex The Silvering Process: How Mirrors Are Made Beyond Visible Light: IR, UV, and X-Ray Mirrors Applications: Telescopes, Fiber Optics, and Solar Energy Future Tech: Smart Mir...