EM wave reflection: phase shift off of conductor

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A pi phase shift occurs when electromagnetic waves reflect off a boundary from a medium of lower to higher refractive index. This phase shift is also applicable when reflecting from a non-conducting dielectric to a good conductor, but it is contingent on specific angles and polarization states. The discussion emphasizes that the conditions under which the phase shift applies are not universal and depend on the incident wave's characteristics. Understanding these nuances is crucial for accurate predictions in wave behavior at material interfaces. The reflection behavior of EM waves is thus influenced by both the dielectric properties and the geometry of the incident wave.
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I know there is a pi phase shift when going from an area of lower index of refraction to higher. Is this phase shift still pi when going from a non-conducting dielectric with index of refraction n and reflection off a "good" conductor?
 
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Vannay said:
I know there is a pi phase shift when going from an area of lower index of refraction to higher. Is this phase shift still pi when going from a non-conducting dielectric with index of refraction n and reflection off a "good" conductor?
Yes, but only for certain ranges of angles and planes of polarisation.
 
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