Refractive Index Calculator

    Calculate light speed in different media

    Formula

    n = c/v; n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂

    Snell's law describes light bending between media.

    Examples

    Glass (n=1.5), 45°

    Refracts to 28.1°.

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    About Refractive Index

    Calculate light speed and refraction in different media.