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  1. 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...

  2. Refraction of Light: Why Frequency Stays Unchanged - Physics …

    Jan 14, 2011 · Why does the frequency of light wave doesn't change during refraction ?

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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.