Refraction of 2.8-cm waves on a prism
Experiment no.: 5.9.5
Revised
since 03/25
The refraction of 2.8-cm waves on a paraffin prism is demonstrated.
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Plane wave front
Spherical wave
Wave front
Interference at point P
Intensity distribution
Diffraction at slit
Law of reflection
Law of refraction
Fermat's principle
Refraction and total internal reflection