# What are the properties of the partially polarized light on refraction?

When a ray of ordinary light is passed on the surface of the water the reflected light will be completely polarized( vibrations in one plane).

My question is what will be plane of vibration in the partially polarized light that undergoes refraction? How many planes of vibration will be there? Deep explanation focusing on the planes of vibration of the partially polarized light would be appreciated.

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Only when the incidence angle is the Brewster's angle is reflected light completely polarized. –  C.R. Aug 12 '12 at 8:52
The reflected light is not completely polarised. It's certainly true that $s$ polarised light (i.e. light polarised in the plane of the surface) is more strongly reflected, but except at the Brewsters angle $p$ polarised light is reflected as well.
The plane of polarisation of $s$ and $p$ polarised light is not changed by reflection/transmission, however a mixture of polarisations will be changed because the $s$ to $p$ ratio of the reflected and transmitted light will not be the same as the incident light.