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The four Fresnel equations express the reflection and transmission coefficients of light components whose electric-field vector is either parallel or perpendicular to the plane of incidence.
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Based on the theory of electromagnetism, the Fresnel equations express the reflection and transmission coefficients of light that hits an interface between two media. This entry introduces amplitude reflectivity, amplitude transmissivity, intensity reflectivity, and intensity transmissivity.
Theory
Figure 1 illustrates a light ray that hits the interface between two materials, the refractive indices of which are denoted by n1 and n2, respectively. Part of the light is reflected from the interface, while another part penetrates the surface and refracts as it enters the second material. The plane including the...
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Miyazaki, D. (2014). Fresnel Equations. In: Ikeuchi, K. (eds) Computer Vision. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-31439-6_569
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