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The Reason for Total Internal Deflection

 
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Aug19-12, 11:42 AM   #1
 

The Reason for Total Internal Deflection


How can wave optics explain total internal reflection?
 
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Aug20-12, 07:12 PM   #2
 
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What are your thoughts on how it explains the effect?
 
Aug24-12, 10:52 AM   #3
 
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Consider the fact that wave fronts must be continuous across a boundary.

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