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  • Chapter 26: Electromagnetic Waves

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    26.1 Introduction In this chapter, we will explore electromagnetic waves, a type of wave that propagates through space as a combination of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Electromagnetic waves are crucial in numerous applications, including communication, imaging, and remote sensing. 26.2 Properties of Electromagnetic Waves Electromagnetic waves are characterized by their frequency, wavelength, and speed.…

  • Photon Polarization

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    Introduction Photon polarization refers to the quantum mechanical description of the classical phenomenon of electromagnetic polarization. In quantum mechanics, the polarization state of a photon is modeled with a quantum bit, or qubit, which is a basic unit of quantum information. Basics of Photon Polarization In classical electrodynamics, the polarization of an electromagnetic wave describes…

  • Brewster’s Angle

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    Introduction Brewster’s angle, also known as the polarization angle, is a particular angle of incidence at which light with a particular polarization is perfectly transmitted through a transparent dielectric surface, with no reflection. When unpolarized light is incident at this angle, the light that is reflected from the surface is therefore perfectly polarized. Brewster’s Law…

  • Polarization

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    Introduction Polarization is a property of waves that describes the orientation of their oscillations. In the context of electromagnetism, polarization specifically refers to the characteristic of electromagnetic waves, such as light, where the electric field vector describes a specific pattern in space as the wave propagates. Linear Polarization In linear polarization, the electric field vector…

  • Optics

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    Introduction Optics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. Optics usually describes the behavior of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light. Nature of Light Light is an electromagnetic wave, and its speed in a vacuum…