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This discussion focuses on the behavior of light as it interacts with various mediums, specifically prisms, spectroscopes, and dispersers. It highlights three key concepts: the reflection and separation of light within a prism, the refraction of light in a spectroscope while maintaining a single beam, and the dispersion of light through a disperser resulting in multiple beams. Isaac Newton's studies on the refraction of light are referenced as a foundational resource for further exploration of these phenomena.

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I'm thinking about how light would react when passing through certain substance/or geometric medium

3 concepts come to mind when considering the idea

1 the light (beam, frequency notwithstanding) enters a prism and is reflected and separated into several different angles within the translucent object but does not continue outward from it

2 the light enters spectroscope as single beam and is refracted and redirected throughout and continues traveling as a single beam afterwards

3 the light enters disperser and propagates as with other concepts but produces an outcome of several to many beams all going in separate directions
 
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Isaac Newton did some studies on this topic. You might find some information on Google if you look up the term 'refraction of light'
 

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