Brewster's angle (tan iB = n2/n1)

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tan iB = n2/n1

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
i_BBrewster’s angle (polarising angle) (deg or rad)
n_1Refractive index of first medium
n_2Refractive index of second medium

When to use this

Standard JEE / NCERT assumptions unless stated (paraxial, thin lens, coherent YDSE sources, etc.).