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Geometric Optics

Reflection and Refraction

Total Internal Reflection

Huygen's Principle

Fermat's Principle

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In geometric optics, light beams are characterized by light rays which point in the direction of energy flow. This is in contrast with physical optics where light is characterized by its wave properties.

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