APPLICATIONS OF REFRACTION AND TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION
Fibre Optics
Fibre Optics
Fibre Optic Cables www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MwMkBET_5I
The speed of communications
Fibre Optics – endoscope
Fibre Optics – endoscope
Triangular Prism 45° 45°
Triangular Prism 45° 45° 45° 45°
Triangular Prism
Triangular Prism Plane Mirrors vs. Triangular Prisms: In triangular prisms almost 100% of light is reflected. Mirrors absorb some light, reducing quality. More durable. Opaque surfaces in mirrors often deteriorate over time.
Retro-reflectors and Prisms
Retro-reflectors and Prisms An optical device in which the emergent ray is parallel to the incident ray
Retro-reflectors and Prisms
Diagram of a Retro-reflector
Retro-reflectors and Prisms
Retro-reflectors – examples
Retro-reflectors – examples