Definition of Index of refraction

1. Noun. The ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium.

Exact synonyms: Refractive Index
Generic synonyms: Ratio

Medical Definition of Index of refraction

1. For a given wavelength, this is the ratio of the velocity of light in vacuum (c) to the velocity of light in a refractive material (for example, glass, plasma, etc.). (09 Oct 1997)

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