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Polarization parallel to the plane of incidence (E∥plane of incidence)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Electromagnetic wave Plane electromagnetic wave Interface conditions for electromagnetic fields Dielectric-interface boundary conditions Fresnel equations Plane of incidence
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For reflection or refraction at a flat isotropic interface, p-polarization has its electric field in the incidence plane and perpendicular to its wavevector. At a lossless nonmagnetic dielectric interface, its reflected amplitude vanishes at Brewster's angle. This does not mean that its field is generally parallel to the interface surface.

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