Refraction of Light
Refraction in wave optics is the change in direction and phase velocity of a wave due to a change in the medium it is passing through. The most common way to observe this phenomenon is when a wave passes from one medium to another at any angle.
Refraction is described by Snell’s law, which states that the ratio of the sines of the angle of incidence and angle of refraction is equivalent to the ratio or, equivalently, to the inverse relationship between the two indices of refraction.
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Wave Optics
Wave optics is a branch of physics that studies various phenomena such as interference, diffraction, and polarization. It involves the behavior of light and its interaction with different mediums, leading to studying wavefronts, waves normal, coherent and incoherent sources, and other related concepts.
In this article, we will have a comprehensive study of Wave Optics, including its theories, concepts, and more.
Table of Content
- What is Wave Optics?
- Wave Optic Theories
- Wavefront and Wave Normal
- Coherent and Incoherent Sources
- Wave Optics Formulas