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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Crossed Polarizers

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At this univeristy physics department site, the polarization of light is explained and illustrated. Methods for analyzing light to determine the degree of polarization are stated and explained with equations.

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Concepts
light, refraction
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Additional Tags
birefringence, birefringent, cross polarizers, dipole radiators, polarized light, reflection coefficient, scattering, unpolarized light, brewster's angle, hyperphysics, law of malus, malus, light wave, reflection, polarized sunglasses
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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