How Can I Solve These Optics Practice Test Problems?

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(3) I haven't been able to start this one at all.

(6) I got part a (+45º P-state). I tried to do b and I got [1+i, -i+1] which isn't a polarization state, so I'm not sure what to do with c or if there is some way I can simplify it.

(7) Once again, I got part a. It's of the form E=E_{0}[\widehat{i}cos(kz-wt)+\widehat{j}sin(kz-wt)]
Does the cosine term drop out from the initial conditions?
For b, I'm not sure how to get the magnetic field equation. I know \overline{B}=(\overline{K}\times\overline{E})/\omega
But, I'm not sure how that helps me


Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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3, sounds like it is describing a kepler telescope - a common design for a beam expander.
The two positive lenses are separated by the sum of their focal lengths.
The magnification is the ratio of the focal lengths.
A simple sketch shows you how it works.
 
What school do you go to, that paper and font, its exactly the same, is there some standard I don't know about?
 
topherfox said:
What school do you go to, that paper and font, its exactly the same, is there some standard I don't know about?

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And apparently, if you only have 3 characters in a message, it's "too short"
 
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