5 Questions
What is total internal reflection (TIR)?
When waves arriving at the interface from one medium to another are completely reflected back into the first medium
In which scenario does total internal reflection occur?
When the second medium has a higher wave speed than the first and the waves are incident at a sufficiently oblique angle on the interface
Which types of waves can undergo total internal reflection?
Electromagnetic waves, sound waves, and water waves
How is total internal reflection described when waves are capable of forming a narrow beam?
In terms of 'rays' rather than waves
In which type of medium does the reflection of total internal reflection tend to be described in terms of 'rays'?
In a medium whose properties are independent of direction
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