The output surface is only partially reflective, thereby allowing a portion of {HEAD ~ the light} to escape the wedge and provide the line of light which illuminates {TAIL ~ the document} 
The output surface is only partially reflective , thereby allowing a portion of { HEAD ~ the light } to escape the wedge and provide the line of light which illuminates { TAIL ~ the document }
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