JEE Advanced · Physics · 24. Ray Optics
A plane polarized blue light ray is incident on a prism such that there is no reflection from the surface of the prism. The angle of deviation of the emergent ray is (see Figure-). The angle of minimum deviation for red light from the same prism is (see Figure-). The refractive index of the prism material for blue light is . Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?

- A The blue light is polarized in the plane of incidence
- B The angle of the prism is
- C The refractive index of the material of the prism for red light is
- D The angle of refraction for blue light in air at the exit plane of the prism is
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) The blue light is polarized in the plane of incidence
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
For no reflection:

Applying Snell's law at left interface, we get

Applying Snell's law at left interface, we get
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