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Faraday effect

physical science Maturity 11-13

Light can move in special ways.

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A magnet can change light. It can make the light turn. This happens in glass or water. It helps us see magnetic fields. It is like magic!
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Can you see the light turn?

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File:GaAs-Faraday rotation spectrum.png
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