Light Polarization: Does Scattering Split Light?

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Light polarization through scattering occurs when a medium causes light waves to be redirected based on their oscillation direction. This process can result in the separation of light into multiple polarized beams. The discussion touches on concepts like the Brewster angle and birefringent materials, which are relevant to understanding how polarization and scattering interact. Clarifying the specific context of the question can help in providing a more focused answer. Overall, the scattering of light does indeed lead to polarization effects in certain mediums.
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When light enters a substance that polarizing it by scattering does that mean that the medium sends all the consituent light waves off in different directions depending on what direction they are oscillating in? In other words does the scattering of a beam of light split it into it into a load of polarized beams?
 
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Are you asking about the Brewster angle? Or maybe birefringent materials? Or something else...?
 

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