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Polarization (waves)

physical science Maturity 11-13

Light moves in waves.

Wave Polarisation.gif
Wave Polarisation.gif
These waves can shake in many ways. Some waves move up and down. Some waves move in a circle.
Polarisation state - Right-circular polarization.svg
Polarisation state - Right-circular polarization.svg
We can use special tools to pick one way. This helps us see things better. Do you like to see how light works?

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🖼️ Images & Media (23)
File:Polarizacio.jpg
Polarizacio.jpg
File:Cross_linear_polarization.gif
Cross_linear_polarization.gif
File:Electromagnetic wave2.svg
Electromagnetic wave2.svg
File:Polarisation rectiligne.gif
Polarisation rectiligne.gif
File:Polarisation state - Linear polarization parallel to x axis.svg
Polarisation state - Linear polarization...
File:Polarisation state - Linear polarization oriented at +45deg.svg
Polarisation state - Linear polarization...
File:Polarisation state - Right-elliptical polarization A.svg
Polarisation state - Right-elliptical...
File:Polarisation state - Right-circular polarization.svg
Polarisation state - Right-circular...
File:Polarisation state - Left-circular polarization.svg
Polarisation state - Left-circular...
File:Wave Polarisation.gif
Wave Polarisation.gif
File:Rising circular.gif
Rising circular.gif
File:Polarisation ellipse2.svg
Polarisation ellipse2.svg

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