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the light that is sent down the tube reflect of the sides making the light 'bend' down the tube and making it use internal reflection. once it gets to the end of the tube inside the patient, the image is reflected back to the person on the outside so they can see inside.
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When is total internal reflection used in real life?
Gf
When is total internal reflection used for carrying images?
Total internal reflection is used in fiber optics to transmit data - usually as ones and zeroes. This data can represent any type of information - text, voice, images, video, executable programs, etc.
What is the minimum index of refraction for a glass or plastic prism to be used in binoculars so that total internal reflection occurs at 45 degrees?
The minimum index of refraction for a glass or plastic prism to be used in binoculars so that total internal reflection occurs at 45 degrees is 1.414
What was used for almost s century to see internal body structures?
X - rays.
When is total internal reflection used to carry light?
It is used in optical fibers. It is also the reason we see a rainbow and why diamonds have their brilliance.
Endoscopy is a technique used to explore the stomach or other inner parts of the body it is based on which phenomenon?
Total internal reflection
What are highly technical apparatus used to diagnosed diseases of the internal organs?
The endoscope; colonoscope; colposcope. Can't remember more
What are the uses of TIR?
TIR stands for Total Internal Reflection and it can be used for means of communications via internet or broadband. Also, it can be used for different kinds of Surgery.
What is panendoscopy?
A panendoscopy can be used in general terms as an endoscope (a flexible, typically fiber optic instrument used for viewing internal organs) used for wide-angle viewing. The more common definition of penendoscopy the use of an endoscope for viewing the bladder. See related link below.
What instrument is used to view the stomach and esophagus?
An endoscope is used to view the stomach and esophagus through a procedure called an endoscopy. It is a flexible tube with a light and camera on the end that is inserted through the mouth and into the digestive tract to provide internal images for diagnosis and treatment.
Instrument used to view the anus and rectum?
The common terms are endoscopy or sigmoidoscopy or endoscope.
What are the parts of endoscope?
An endoscope consists of a tube, a lens, and eyepiece, and a source of light. It is used for performing endoscopies.
