Optics

Critical Angle

sinθc=n2n1\sin\theta_c = \frac{n_2}{n_1}

The angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs (when going from denser to less dense medium).

Variables

\theta_c
Critical angle
°
n_1
Refractive index of denser medium
unitless
n_2
Refractive index of less dense medium
unitless

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