PrismLab

Comparison Mode

Same incident ray, two prisms — see which deviates more.

45°

Crown Glass (μ ≈ 1.52)

δ = 39.26°A = 60°i = 45°r₁ = 27.7°r₂ = 32.3°e = 54.3°δ = 39.26°

Flint Glass (μ ≈ 1.66)

δ = 56.28°A = 60°i = 45°r₁ = 25.2°r₂ = 34.8°e = 71.3°δ = 56.28°
QuantityCrown Glass (μ ≈ 1.52)Flint Glass (μ ≈ 1.66)
μ1.52001.6600
A60°60°
r₁27.72°25.21°
r₂32.28°34.79°
e54.26°71.28°
δ39.26°56.28°

μ_Flint > μ_Crown ⇒ δ_Flint > δ_Crown