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Reflection coefficient derivation
from fresnel equations we have
$$r_{parallel}=\frac{n_1\cos\theta_i-n_2\cos\theta_r}{n_1\cos\theta_i+n_2\cos\theta_r}$$
$$r_{perpendicular}=\frac{n_2\cos\theta_i-n_1\cos\theta_r}{n_1\cos\theta_i+n_2\...
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A Question About Brewster's Law
In most textbooks I read, they state that when the angle of reflection + angle of refraction = 90, there is maximum polarization. What I don't understand is what maximum polarization means. Does it ...
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A Physics Problem Involving Refraction [closed]
I'm not sure how to solve this problem. I've considered using Malus' law, but then I don't know what theta is, preventing me from solving this problem.
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