The angle at which light is reflected with maximum polarization
The angle at which light refracts without any reflection
The angle at which light travels fastest
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
What is Brewster's angle?
Step 1: Understand that light can be reflected and refracted when it hits a surface.
Step 2: Know that when light reflects off a surface, it can become polarized, meaning the light waves vibrate in a specific direction.
Step 3: Learn that Brewster's angle is a specific angle of incidence where the reflected light is maximally polarized.
Step 4: Remember that Brewster's angle depends on the materials involved (like air and glass).
Step 5: Use the formula to calculate Brewster's angle: tan(θ) = n2/n1, where n1 is the refractive index of the first medium and n2 is the refractive index of the second medium.
