Refractive Index (electromagnetic radiation)
Description
The refractive index is used for optics in Fresnel equations and Snell’s law; while the relative permittivity and permeability are used in Maxwell’s equations and electronics.
Related formulasVariables
n | Refractive Index (electromagnetic radiation) (dimensionless) |
Er | Material's relative permittivity (dimensionless) |
mr | Material's relative permeability (dimensionless) |