Optics-General-Introduction-By-Prof-M-R-Shenoy

1 : Reflection and Refraction
  • Laws of Reflection: Angle of Incidence ((i)) = Angle of Reflection ((r)), and incident ray, reflected ray, and normal lie in the same plane.
  • Laws of Refraction (Snell’s Law): (n1sinθ1=n2sinθ2).
  • Critical Angle (θc): (sinθc=n2n1).
  • Refraction at Spherical Surfaces: Lens Maker’s Formula - 1f=(n2n1)×(1R11R2)
2 : Thin Lenses
  • Lens Formula: (1f=1v1u).
  • Magnification (M): (M=vu).
3 : Dispersion and Prisms
  • Prism Angle and Deviation δ: Prism Formula - (δ=A+ϵα).
4 : Lens Combinations
  • Lens Combination Formula: (1feffective=1f1+1f2).
5 : Polarization
  • Brewster’s Law: (tan(θB)=μ).
6 : Interference and Diffraction
  • Young’s Double Slit Experiment: Fringe Width ((w))(w=λDd).