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Optics: Refraction, Reflection, and Snell's Law - Lecture 2

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Overview

Learn fundamental concepts of optics in this physics lecture covering the behavior of light as it travels through different media. Explore the index of refraction and its significance in determining how light bends when passing between materials. Master the principles of reflection and refraction, including a detailed derivation of Snell's Law. Understand the phenomenon of total internal reflection and its practical applications. Apply these concepts through a worked example demonstrating refraction problem-solving techniques. The 75-minute lecture is part of a comprehensive physics series and provides both theoretical foundations and practical problem-solving skills in optical physics.

Syllabus

- Lecture 2 Intro
- Index of Refraction
- Angles of Refraction and Reflection
- Derivation of Snell's Law
- Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction Problem-Solving Example

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