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Title: Answer to Question {number_sign}21 [{open_quote}{open_quote}Snell{close_quote}s law in quantum mechanics,{close_quote}{close_quote} Steve Blau and Brad Halfpap, Am. J. Phys. {bold 63} (7), 583 (1995)]

Journal Article · · American Journal of Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1119/1.18465· OSTI ID:286058
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  1. Theoretical Division (T-4) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

The quantum mechanical description of reflection and refraction in terms of photons is further extrapolated. The probability amplitude for a photon to be found inside or outside the medium is derived.

OSTI ID:
286058
Journal Information:
American Journal of Physics, Vol. 64, Issue 7; Other Information: PBD: Jul 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English