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Angelos K
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The index of refraction is a complex number if the mediums conductivity is non zero.
n=Re(n)+Im(n)*i
We know that for real refractive index:
v=c/n
How is the corresponding relation for complex n? I would expect (and got from my calculations)
v=c/Re(n),
but since Re(n) may become arbitarilly small (by chosing the frequency of the wave suitably) I distrust the above.
n=Re(n)+Im(n)*i
We know that for real refractive index:
v=c/n
How is the corresponding relation for complex n? I would expect (and got from my calculations)
v=c/Re(n),
but since Re(n) may become arbitarilly small (by chosing the frequency of the wave suitably) I distrust the above.