Total reflection

Experiment no.: 5.9.15
Grenzschicht (Totalreflexion) Revised since 09/23
Light is directed onto the surface of a sheet of glass in such a way that it is totally reflected. However, if the surface is interrupted by a pen, for example, the light can be emitted.

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Glass plate without light
Glass plate with light

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Total reflection
Refraction and total reflection