Reflection Pulse 180

Reflection of a Pulse on an Interface

  • Index of refraction of the medium of the incident pulse (n1) < index of refraction of the medium of the transmitted pulse (n2​).
  • There is no phase shift between the transmitted pulse and the incident pulse.
  • There is a 180-degree phase shift between the reflected pulse and the incident pulse.

     

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