Reflection, transparency and Absorption

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the properties of materials that determine their behavior with electromagnetic (EM) waves, specifically regarding reflection, absorption, and transparency. Participants explore the underlying principles that govern these interactions, seeking to understand why certain materials exhibit these characteristics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the properties that influence whether materials reflect, absorb, or transmit EM waves.
  • Another participant suggests consulting the General Physics FAQ subforum for guidance on the topic.
  • A subsequent reply expresses frustration at the lack of relevant information found in the FAQ, indicating a need for more specific answers.
  • A further response questions the relevance of a linked thread titled "Do Photons Move Slower in a Solid Medium?" and asserts that it actually contains pertinent information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the initial inquiry, with some suggesting resources while others express dissatisfaction with the available information.

Contextual Notes

There is an indication that the discussion may depend on specific definitions of terms like reflection, absorption, and transparency, which are not fully explored in the thread.

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What are the properties that make materials reflect or absorb a certain EM wave or just allow it to pass through ( transparency ) ??
 
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Start by reading the General Physics FAQ subforum.

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
Start by reading the General Physics FAQ subforum.

Zz.
Thanks a lot for guiding me " smile " but I don't think I could find an answer for my question there
 
Does that mean that you read this and didn't see the relevance?

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=511177

Really?

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
Does that mean that you read this and didn't see the relevance?

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=511177

Really?

Zz.
The title "Do Photons Move Slower in a Solid Medium?" Does not show the relevance but the article actually shows.
 
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