Brewster's Angle

In this experiment you will explore how the intensity and polarization of light changes when reflected from the surface of a transparent medium, and then compare your experimental results to a theoretical value known as Brewster's Angle.

Grade Level: CollegeHigh School

Subject: Physics

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