Brewster Angle
θ_B = atan(n2/n1)
What it says
The incidence angle at which reflected light is completely polarised.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
θ_B | Brewster angle (rad) | 1 |
n1 | First index (dimensionless) | 1 |
n2 | Second index (dimensionless) | 1 |
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