How do you find the angle of polarization? What is the formula?

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The discussion revolves around finding the angle of polarization specifically for ethyl alcohol, with participants seeking clarification on the context and details of the problem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants inquire about the specifics of polarization, questioning whether it pertains to linearly polarized light or a polarizing filter. There is also a focus on the context of ethyl alcohol's effect on light polarization and the potential application of an electric field.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the question. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for the refractive index of ethanol, but no consensus has been reached on the exact approach to take.

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The original question lacks detailed information, and participants are navigating the ambiguity surrounding the application and implications of the angle of polarization in relation to ethyl alcohol.

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How do you find the angle of polarization? What is the formula? Its not in my physics book and I looked online and couldn't find it.
 
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Polarization of what? Of some linearly polarized light? Or of a polarizing filter? What is the context of the question?
 
the angle of polarization of ethyl alcohol.
 
lilkrazyrae said:
the angle of polarization of ethyl alcohol.
Sorry, I'm still not understanding the question. Are you asking how ethyl alcohol can affect the polarization of light? Are you going to apply an electric field across the ethyl alcohol and measure the birefringence?
 
ok the question reads exactly like this
Find the angle of polarization and the corresponding angle of refraction for ethyl alcohol.
That is all it says.
 
Perhaps you are referring to http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/site/physics/topic8.asp?outline=" ?
You'll need the refractive index of ethanol
 
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Thanks that helps!
 

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