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critical angle: see refraction refraction, in physics, deflection of a wave on passing obliquely from one transparent medium into a second medium in which its speed is different, as the passage of a light ray from air into glass. ..... Click the link for more information. . critical angleIn an optical fiber, the maximum angle from the axis at which light can remain confined within the core for "total internal reflection." In contrast to the "acceptance angle," which is measured outside the fiber, the critical angle is a measurement within the fiber. See numerical aperture. |
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| As shown in Figure 6, the vertical force on the casters, the downturning braking force, and the critical angles of stability will be similarly affected. The company says the SharpForce chain sharpener improves filing accuracy and maintains critical angles and distances. With Digital Straight Talk, we'll respond rapidly to issues that could impact our company or our customers, and we'll correct statements, announcements or articles that either get the story wrong or omit critical angles that readers need to know," said Ellen East, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. |
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