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Fig. 3: Vertically polarized parabolic-grid microwave antenna. In this case the stated polarization refers to the alignment of the electric (E) field,
Fig. 3: Vertically polarized parabolic-grid microwave antenna. In this case the stated polarization refers to the alignment of the electric (E) field, hence the alignment of the closely spaced metal ribs in the reflector.
Étienne-Louis Malus (1775–1812).
Étienne-Louis Malus (1775–1812).
Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788–1827).
Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788–1827).
George Gabriel Stokes (1819–1903).
George Gabriel Stokes (1819–1903).
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Circular polarization on rubber thread, converted to linear polarization
Circular polarization on rubber thread, converted to linear polarization
Color pattern of a plastic box showing stress-induced birefringence when placed in between two crossed polarizers.
Color pattern of a plastic box showing stress-induced birefringence when placed in between two crossed polarizers.
Stress in plastic glasses
Stress in plastic glasses
Photomicrograph of a volcanic sand grain; upper picture is plane-polarized light, bottom picture is cross-polarized light, scale box at left-center is
Photomicrograph of a volcanic sand grain; upper picture is plane-polarized light, bottom picture is cross-polarized light, scale box at left-center is 0.25 millimeter.