When is light totally reflected in a diamond?

  • Thread starter Thread starter zachcumer
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Diamond Light
Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
Sign up Log in
1 reply · 4K views
zachcumer
Messages
106
Reaction score
0
When is light totally internally reflected in a diamond?

I thought it was at the critical angle of 24.5?
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
But what angle should equal the critical angle for total internal reflection?
 

Similar threads

Fraction of light reflected inside a diamond
  • Davidllerenav
  • · Replies 5 ·
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
5
Polarization of light after being totally reflected
  • Zolo
  • · Replies 1 ·
  • Advanced Physics Homework Help
Replies
1
Undergrad EM wave reflected or transmitted?
  • asada
  • · Replies 8 ·
  • Electromagnetism
Replies
8
High School Can light escape the medium when total internal reflection occurs?
  • RubinLicht
  • · Replies 10 ·
  • Optics
Replies
10
Graduate What Happens When a Light-Year-Long Wall Travels at Near Light Speed?
  • Wizardsblade
  • · Replies 8 ·
  • Special and General Relativity
Replies
8