Light Refraction Simulation

Simulate the refraction of light from air to liquid, following Snell's Law (n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂)

Incidence Angle (°)

45°

Air Refractive Index (n₁)

1.00

Liquid Refractive Index (n₂)

1.33

Physical Principles

When light passes from one medium to another, its speed changes, causing refraction. Refraction follows Snell's Law:

n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂

Where:

n₁ and n₂ are the refractive indices of the two media
θ₁ is the angle of incidence (angle between the light ray and the normal)
θ₂ is the angle of refraction (angle between the refracted ray and the normal)

Incident Ray

Refracted Ray

Reflected Ray