diff --git a/book/pages/waveguides_tir.ipynb b/book/pages/waveguides_tir.ipynb index 54afccd..222f609 100644 --- a/book/pages/waveguides_tir.ipynb +++ b/book/pages/waveguides_tir.ipynb @@ -312,6 +312,20 @@ "So for {term}`SOI` waveguides, the critical angle is ~24.5 degrees. For any angle greater than 24.5 degrees, there will be no transmitted wave and total internal reflection will occur." ] }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "### Quick Check - Total Internal Reflection\n", + "\n", + "What is the critical angle for total internal reflection between lithium niobate (n=2.21) and air\n", + "(n=1.00)?\n", + "
\n", + " Answer\n", + " arcsin(1.00 / 2.21) = 26.9 degrees\n", + "
" + ] + }, { "attachments": {}, "cell_type": "markdown",