Dynamic Simulation of Snell’s and Malus’s Laws

Abstract

The present work shows the design of two simulations using free dynamic software that allows efficient modeling of the reflection, refraction and polarization of light. Specifically, the objective of the designed simulations is to verify computationally the laws of Snell and Malus, evaluating each one of the phenomena in an ideal way. These simulations were developed in GeoGebra computer software which allows the generation of dynamic designs referring to the nature and propagation of light. As a result, the numerical verification of each of the physical phenomena under study is shown, thus generating validity and reliability in the design of the simulations. Keywords: Snell's law, polarization, Malus's law, simulation