total internal reflection
"Total internal reflection" is a key concept in optics and physics, used in applications like fiber optics and binoculars.
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Definition
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(technical, academic)When light is entirely reflected back into a medium after hitting the boundary with a less dense medium at an angle greater than the critical angle.
Example
- Total internal reflection is the principle behind the operation of fiber optic cables.
- The phenomenon of total internal reflection occurs in diamonds, contributing to their sparkle.
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