
Why does a conductor's refractive index affect Snell's law for ...
Jul 29, 2013 · Hello everybody! I read that if one of the two materials involved in Snell's law is a conductor, the refraction angle \theta_r is about \pi / 2 and is...
Refraction of Light: Why Frequency Stays Unchanged - Physics …
Jan 14, 2011 · Why does the frequency of light wave doesn't change during refraction ?
How Does Refraction Influence Measurement Accuracy in
May 15, 2012 · Refraction can introduce measurement errors in ripple tank experiments by causing the light rays to bend as they pass from air into water, potentially misaligning the …
Intuitive reasoning for frequency remaining constant during …
Aug 18, 2016 · Intuitive reasoning for frequency remaining constant during refraction Frank Castle Aug 18, 2016 Classical e&m Constant Electromagetism Frequency Intuition Refraction …
Index of refraction and wavelength - Physics Forums
Apr 16, 2019 · With a prism, basically light bends as it enters the prism, and that is called refraction. The emerging angle depends on Snell's law, which contains the index of refraction …
Reflection and Refraction (Lateral Displacement) - Physics Forums
Sep 18, 2008 · 1. The Problem A thin beam of white light is directed at an angle α = 36.4° with respect to the horizontal, onto the top of a square block of silicate flint glass near its top …
Refraction of Light: Is There No Refraction? - Physics Forums
Oct 13, 2025 · I understand that when light goes between air and water, refraction occurs (either towards or away from the normal). If the light going between air and water is already going in …
Interpretation of a complex angle of refraction - Physics Forums
Aug 28, 2024 · Hi, Refractive index can be complex. When Snell's law is taken into account refraction angle can also be complex. What is the meaning of the imaginary part and the real …
Light Refraction, Biconvex Lens, Diagram Help • Physics Forums
Apr 21, 2023 · I've read that the refraction of light at the boundary of a medium can be described as follows: -a line of connected people marching. one side of the line enters mud, and slows …
What Is the Refraction Index of Paper? - Physics Forums
Aug 17, 2004 · Does anybody here know the refraction index of paper? I couldn't find any info on this... Any kind will do.