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freemind
Hello folks,
I have been told that for a linearly polarised wave, the direction of rotation due to the Faraday effect (caused by a constant magnetic field) is independent of the direction of wave propagation, dependent only upon the direction of the magnetic field. Fair enough. Does this property hold for normal optical activity? Is the direction of rotation the same in an optically active material regardless of direction of propagation?
Thanks.
I have been told that for a linearly polarised wave, the direction of rotation due to the Faraday effect (caused by a constant magnetic field) is independent of the direction of wave propagation, dependent only upon the direction of the magnetic field. Fair enough. Does this property hold for normal optical activity? Is the direction of rotation the same in an optically active material regardless of direction of propagation?
Thanks.