Snell's Law for Optics
Calculate refraction at optical interfaces with detailed analysis including critical angle, Brewster's angle, total internal reflection conditions, and Fresnel reflection coefficients for s and p polarizations.
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Results
Refracted Angle
48.59°
Brewster's Angle
33.69°
Reflectance (avg)
5.52%
Snell's Law Optics Results
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Angle of Refraction θ₂ | 48.5904° |
| Critical Angle | 41.8103° |
| Brewster's Angle | 33.6901° |
| Reflectance (s-pol) | 10.5773% |
| Reflectance (p-pol) | 0.4608% |
| Average Reflectance | 5.5190% |
| TIR | No |
| n₁ | 1.5 |
| n₂ | 1 |
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