A thin prism of angle 5° has μᵥ=1.532, μᵣ=1.514, and μᵧ=1.523. Calculate its dispersive power.
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A thin prism of angle 5° has μᵥ=1.532, μᵣ=1.514, and μᵧ=1.523. Calculate its dispersive power.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

ω=(μᵥ−μᵣ)/(μᵧ−1)=0.0344.