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Wave Optics

Question

The polarising, angle of a medium is 60°. What is the refractive index of the medium?

Solution

Given,
Polarising angle for a medium = 60^o
Therefore, refractive index of the medium is given by Brewster's law.

Thus ,
$μ = \tan i_{p} = \tan 60^{o} = \sqrt{3} = 1.732$

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Wave Optics

The polarising, angle of a medium is 60°. What is the refractive index of the medium?

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