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In a Nicol prism: a layer of isotropic optic material called the Canadian balsam is deposited...

  1. In a Nicol prism: a layer of isotropic optic material called the Canadian balsam is deposited on a calcite crystal. The glass is supposed to be cut so that it can take advantage of its maximum birefringence. Calculate for which angle of incidence the ordinary polarization and the extraordinary polarization are separated by the effect of the total internal refraction.

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