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Temperature dependence of Brewster’s angle

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Abstract

In this work, a dielectric at a finite temperature is modeled as an ensemble of identical atoms moving randomly around where they are trapped. Light reflection from the dielectric is then discussed in terms of atomic radiation. Specific calculation demonstrates that because of the atoms’ thermal motion, Brewster’s angle is, in principle, temperature-dependent, and the dependence is weak in the low-temperature limit. What is also found is that the Brewster’s angle is nothing but a result of destructive superposition of electromagnetic radiation from the atoms.

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