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Photometry and Sources of Light

Science > Physics > Wave Theory of Light >Photometry and Sources of Light In this article, we shall study brief history of study of light, sources of light, andterminology of optics. History of Study of Light: Light is a form of that energy which simulates our vision. Around 400 B.C., it was proposed that particles […]

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Refraction Through Prism

Science > Physics > Refraction of Light > Refraction Through Prism In this article, we shall study refraction through prism. Prism: A prism is a portion of a transparent medium which is bounded by non-parallel plane surfaces. The two plane surfaces ABCD and AEFD intersecting each other in line AD are called the refracting faces […]

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Introduction to Reflection of Light

Science > Physics > Optics > Reflection of Light > Introduction to Reflection of Light When a ray of light approaches a smooth polished surface and the light ray bounces back, it is called the reflection of light. The surface which reflects the light is called a reflecting surface. The ray of light approaching the […]

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Total Internal Reflection of Light

Science > Physics > Refraction of Light > Total Internal Reflection of Light In this article, we shall study the phenomenon of total internal reflection and its applications. Total Internal Reflection of Light and its Explanation: Let us consider a point source O in a denser medium (Water). Let XY be the boundary separating the […]

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Introduction to Refraction of Light

Science > Physics > Refraction of Light > Introduction to Refraction of Light Refraction of Light: When light ray travelling in one optically active medium enters another optically active medium, then the light ray deviates from its path. This phenomenon is known as the refraction of light. Laws  of Refraction: The ratio of the sine of […]