Limitations on complex angle of refractions

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The discussion centers on the limitations of complex refraction angles, specifically regarding their real and imaginary components. Participants concluded that both the real and imaginary parts of complex refraction angles can take on any value, positive or negative, depending on the context of the analysis. There are no inherent restrictions on these components, allowing for a wide range of applications in optics and related fields.

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Hi,

Does complex refraction angle have any limitation on its real or imaginary part?
Does one of these part have to be positive or negative only?

Thanks,
Elad
 
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Hey @elad, I guess the real and imaginary parts can be anything, really. Some numbers can be positive, and some can be negative. It depends on what you're looking at. What’s the context for these angles?
 
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