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Keyhole surgery uses the endoscope. A bundle of optical fibres is inserted inside the body. Light is sent down some fibres and is reflected back up the bundle to form an image.

 

     

 P1 Total Internal Reflection 

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

       

    Specification reference

  • P1e: Infrared signals.
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  • P1g: Light.

    Learning outcome

  • To understand total internal reflection.

    Keywords

  • Total internal reflection - critical angle.