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What minimal value can the Brewester angle have when light falls from air on to the surface of any dielectric?

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To find the minimal value of the Brewster angle when light falls from air onto the surface of any dielectric, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Brewster's Angle**: The Brewster angle (B) is the angle of incidence at which light with a particular polarization is perfectly transmitted through a dielectric surface, with no reflection. At this angle, the reflected and refracted rays are perpendicular to each other. 2. **Using the Relationship**: According to the definition of Brewster's angle, we can express it using the refractive indices of the two media involved. The relationship is given by: \[ ...
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