Diagrams of Refraction
The index of refraction (n) for air is equal to one. For nearly every naturally occurring material, n>1. The diagrams illustrate the consequences at the refraction interface for different cases of nmaterial.
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From Material to Air |
From Air to Material |
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nmaterial>1 |
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nmaterial=1 |
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1>nmaterial>0 |
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nmaterial<0 |
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