Refractive Index from Speed
n = c/v
What it says
The refractive index of a medium is the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to its speed in that medium.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
n | Refractive index (dimensionless) | 1 |
c | Speed of light in vacuum (m/s) | L T^-1 |
v | Speed of light in medium (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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