FYKOS Year 34 Series 1 Problem 1 — almost stopped light · FYKOS 34 #34.1.1

Physics · optics

Problem

Find the refractive index of a transparent plane-parallel plate of thickness d=1 cmd=1\,\mathrm{cm}, such that it will take one year for the light to pass through it. Discuss whether such a situation is possible.

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