Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 14P
Use Fermat’s principle to find the path followed by a light ray if the index of refraction is proportional to the given function.
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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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