In optics what do Tp and Ts stand for and what are they?

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In optics, Tp refers to the highest amount of light transmitted through a material, while Ts denotes the lowest amount of light transmitted. These terms are closely associated with reflection and transmission coefficients, particularly concerning the polarization components of light waves relative to surface orientation. Understanding these concepts is crucial for applications involving polarizing beamsplitters and other optical devices.

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In optics what do Tp and Ts stand for and what are they?

I believe Tp is the highest amount of light transmitted and Ts is the Lowest amount of light transmitted though a material.
but I cannot find that much information on these terms.
 
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You'll need to tell us more about the context for a good answer. But I thought of reflection/transmission coefficients because of the subscripts. If so, it's about the polarization components of the wave w.r.t. the surface orientation.
 
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DaveE said:
You'll need to tell us more about the context for a good answer. But I thought of reflection/transmission coefficients because of the subscripts. If so, it's about the polarization components of the wave w.r.t. the surface orientation.
yes that is what I was talking about
 
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