• ID Code: L4-42
  • Purpose: Determine the index of refraction of paraffin for microwaves.
  • Description:

    By measuring the minimum angle of deviation a for a microwave beam passing through an equilateral paraffin prism, the index of refraction N can be calculated:

    N = 2 sin ( 30 degrees + a / 2 ).

  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsl.htm#L4-42