Finding an Orthornomal Polarization?

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The discussion focuses on finding an orthogonal polarization to the given polarization vector [3i, 2]. The key equation used is AA^{\cdot} + BB^{\cdot} = 0, which indicates that the inner product must equal zero for orthogonality. The challenge arises from having one equation with two unknowns, suggesting infinite solutions based on a free variable. Additionally, there is confusion regarding the representation of the polarization vector, particularly the meaning of the 'i' in the context of circularly polarized light.

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Say I have a polarization [3i, 2], How do I find a polarization that is orthogonal?

I know that,

[tex]AA^{\cdot }\; +\; BB^{\cdot }\; =\; 0[/tex]

But my problem is that it yields one equation and two unknowns which I can't solve for. Furthermore, I am a bit confused on the representation of [3i,2] I understand [1,(+/-)i] is circularly polarized light but what about when the i is atop?
 
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So, you know that something is orthogonal when its inner product is zero. Find all A' and B' such that this the condition is satisfied. Even though you have one equation and two unknowns, that just indicates that there are infinite solutions depending on a free variable.

You are confused on the mathematical representation or the physical representation?
 

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