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Question
What is the Brewster angle for air to glass transition? (Refractive index of glass = 1.5)
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Solution
Refractive index of glass, μ = 1.5
Brewster angle = θ
Brewster angle is related to refractive index as:
tan θ = μ
θ = tan−1 (1.5) = 56.31°
Therefore, the Brewster angle for air to glass transition is 56.31°.
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