2 - Light as an Electromagnetic Wave
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Define an electromagnetic wave.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of light.
What are the components of the Fresnel equations?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens at an interface.
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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
💡 Hint: It's a fundamental constant.
True or False: Total Internal Reflection can occur when light travels from a rarer medium to a denser medium.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of light movement.
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Calculate the critical angle for light moving from glass (n=1.5) to air (n=1.0) and discuss its implications for TIR.
💡 Hint: Use your scientific calculator to find arcsin.
Discuss how evanescent waves might affect the efficiency of a light transmission system utilizing optical fibers.
💡 Hint: Consider how light behaves when it hits the edge of a medium.
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