The discussion centers on the phase shift of reflected light waves when transitioning from a medium with a lower refractive index to one with a higher refractive index. It is established that at normal incidence, the reflected light wave experiences a phase shift of π radians. The phase relationship between the reflected and transmitted light depends on factors such as the angle of incidence, polarization, and material properties. Specifically, for transverse magnetic polarized light incident normally on lossless dielectrics, there is no phase shift between the reflected, transmitted, and incident waves.
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Zolo said:When a light wave move from a medium with lower refractive index to medium of higher refractive index, at the boundary, the reflected light wave will undergo a phase shift of ∏ rad.
Compared to the transmitted light, the reflected light lead by ∏ rad or lag by ∏ rad?
Zolo said:When a light wave move from a medium with lower refractive index to medium of higher refractive index, at the boundary, the reflected light wave will undergo a phase shift of ∏ rad.
Compared to the transmitted light, the reflected light lead by ∏ rad or lag by ∏ rad?