Optical Phenomena Flashcards
1
Q
The separation of light into its component wavelengths when passing through a material.
A
Dispersion
2
Q
The bending and spreading of light waves when encountering small obstacles or slits.
A
Diffraction
3
Q
The reflection of light within a mineral when it strikes a boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle.
A
Internal Reflection
4
Q
The restriction of light waves to vibrate in a single plane.
A
Polarization
