A scientific diagram showing a laser beam reflecting off a mirror, with coordinate axes labeled Z and Y, and rotation arrows labeled Pitch and Yaw.

A scientific schematic diagram in a clean, technical illustration style, white background. The scene depicts a laser incident on a mirror, showcasing the coordinate system for its angular misalignment. A laser beam travels along the negative X-axis towards a square mirror at the origin. The mirror's normal vector initially aligns with the positive X-axis. Show two key rotations: Pitch (Elevation Angle): Visualize the mirror rotating around the Z-axis (a vertical arrow pointing upwards, labeled 'Z'). This changes the beam's vertical elevation. Yaw (Azimuth Angle): Visualize the mirror rotating around the Y-axis (a horizontal arrow, labeled 'Y'). This changes the beam's horizontal azimuth. The reflected beam's direction changes accordingly. Use clear, thin black lines for the coordinate axes (X, Y, Z) with arrowheads. The laser beam should be a prominent red line. The mirror should have a semi-reflective, metallic appearance. Include minimal, clean labels for 'Pitch' and 'Yaw' near their respective rotation arrows. The overall composition should be clear and suitable for a scientific publication. See more