The discussion centers on the transmission of light through glass, exploring the underlying principles of light behavior when transitioning between different media. Participants delve into concepts such as the dual nature of light, changes in wavelength and frequency, and the refractive index, while also seeking detailed explanations suitable for a university-level understanding.
Participants express varying interpretations of the relationship between frequency and wavelength, with some providing analogies and examples while others seek further clarification. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the visualization and implications of these concepts.
Participants reference specific properties of light and its behavior in different media, but there are limitations in the assumptions made about the nature of light and the definitions of terms like frequency and wavelength. The discussion does not resolve these complexities.
Students and enthusiasts in physics, particularly those interested in optics and the behavior of light in different materials.
WoodenFrogs said:I was wondering if anyone on here could give me a detailed explanation on how light passes through glass. I'm a junior in physics at a university, so it's OK if the explanation is complex.
Vishal60 said:light is having dual nature. when light travels from one medium to another medium wave length changes but no. of vibrations per sec i.e frequency remains constant. so velocity of light changes when light travels in glass or medium
refractive index[n]=C air/C medium
GT1 said:I'm trying to imagine how the frequency remains constant while wave length changes, if you draw two Sine waves with the same frequency, but with different wave length - how does it look like?