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Light Refraction: Basics

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ME-343: Compressible-fluid dynamics

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Description

This lecture introduces the basics of light refraction, covering topics such as density, refractive index, the Gladstone-Hale law, and the variation of refractive index with wavelength. The instructor explains the concepts using examples and equations, emphasizing the relationship between density and the deflection of light rays.

Instructor

Flavio Noca

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Geometry: Differential geometry

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