A different method for calculation of the deflection angle of light passing close to a massive object by Fermat’s principle

Journal Article · Sun Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2013 · Annals of Physics (New York)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.AOP.2013.09.004· OSTI ID:22224257

Akkus, Harun

We introduce a method for calculating the amount of deflection angle of light passing close to a massive object. It is based on Fermat’s principle. The varying refractive index of medium around the massive object is obtained from the Buckingham pi-theorem. Highlights: •A different and simpler method for the calculation of deflection angle of light. •Not a curved space, only 2-D Euclidean space. •Getting a varying refractive index from the Buckingham pi-theorem. •Obtaining the some results of general relativity from Fermat’s principle.

• OSTI ID: 22224257
• Journal Information: Annals of Physics (New York), Vol. 339; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-4916
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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