The Emergence Machine

Refraction Atm

physical · Meteorology · Level 10 · E0

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Emergence definition

The bending of light or electromagnetic radiation as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere is a manifestation of refraction, which occurs when radiation interacts with the varying optical densities of atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure, causing a change in its direction of propagation.

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Historical origin

Origin word
atmospheric refraction
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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Prerequisites

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  • Refraction L5 (requires)
    Refraction atm: The bending of light or electromagnetic radiation as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere, influenced by atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
  • Radiation L9 (requires)
    Refraction atm: The bending of light or electromagnetic radiation as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere, influenced by atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure.