What is 'refractive index' in SAP CA-VE - SAP Visual Enterprise?

refractive index - Overview

• Component: CA-VE

• Component Name: SAP Visual Enterprise

• Description: An index that determines the amount of light that is reflected off the surface, and the amount that is transmitted through.

refractive index - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Refractive index is a term used in SAP Visual Enterprise (CA-VE) to describe the way light is bent when it passes through a medium. It is a measure of the speed of light in a given medium, and is used to calculate the angle at which light will be refracted when it passes through a medium. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Refractive index can be used to calculate the angle at which light will be refracted when it passes through a medium. This can be used to create realistic lighting effects in 3D models, as well as to simulate the effects of different materials on light. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using refractive index, it is important to remember that the angle of refraction will depend on the type of material that the light is passing through. Different materials will have different refractive indices, so it is important to take this into account when creating 3D models. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Refractive index is related to other optical properties such as absorption and scattering. It can also be used in conjunction with other techniques such as ray tracing and path tracing to create realistic lighting effects in 3D models.