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A Single Measurement Method to Find Refractive Index

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The article discusses a simple method to find the angle of minimum deviation of a general prism, not necessarily equilateral or isosceles. The method uses a single measurement and requires a compass, ruler, some pins, and no additional material. It is precise and accurate. We present the method first and then the justification.

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I thank Prof. Vijay A Singh for encouraging me to publish this note and for his valuable suggestions. Thanks to Prof. Vinayak Katdare for his critical comments.

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  1. Reactor Physics Design Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, 400 085, India

    Joseph Amal Nathan

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Nathan, J.A. A Single Measurement Method to Find Refractive Index. Reson 25, 579–584 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-020-0972-4

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