Physical Principles & Mathematical Derivation
A convex mirror diverges reflected rays, compressing a wide panoramic field of view into an upright, reduced virtual image located behind the mirror surface.
Questions & Concepts
What physical equation governs Convex Passenger-Side & Security Mirror Wide-Field Simulator?
f = −R / 2 < 0 ⇒ Virtual, Upright, Reduced Image — A convex mirror diverges reflected rays, compressing a wide panoramic field of view into an upright, reduced virtual image located behind the mirror surface.
How are the equations of motion integrated in this simulation?
Nonlinear differential equations are integrated at 240–300 Hz substeps using classical 4th-order Runge-Kutta (RK4) to maintain strict Hamiltonian energy accuracy.