How many materials follows TOTAL INTERNLAL REFLECTION

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Total Internal Reflection (TIR) occurs when light passes through a material at an angle greater than the critical angle, resulting in the light being completely reflected within the medium. The discussion identifies two materials that exhibit TIR: glass and acrylic. Participants are encouraged to explore additional materials that also demonstrate this optical phenomenon. A reference to HyperPhysics is provided for further understanding of the conditions necessary for TIR, particularly focusing on the refractive indices of the involved media.

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Hi all ,it is my first post so sorry if I make any mistake ,we all know about the total internal reflection in which when we passed light in any material with an angle greater than the critical angle then it will bound or catch inside the light,

Now I want to prepare a list of the such ,material those follows TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION

1.GLASS
2.ACRYLIC
NOW PLEASE TELL ME MORE MATERIALS NAME

thanks in advance

sorry for bad English
 
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It appears that you have not understood the scenario in which total internal reflection occurs, which made your question rather puzzling.

Figure out http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/phyopt/totint.html" it occurs (hint: look at the index of refraction of the 2 medium involved). Then see if your question here makes sense.


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