Snell's Law

n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2)

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Calculate angles of refraction using Snell's law This calculator is used in high school physics and chemistry and applies directly to optics, photonics, and physics.

Formula n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2) Optics & Wave Physics
Domain Optics & Wave Physics refraction
Solve For theta2, theta1, n1, n2 4 variables
Level High School Education level

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n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2)

Enter any 3 known values and the calculator will solve for the remaining variable. All inputs must use the correct SI units as listed above for accurate results.

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