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Can someone explain to me what occurs in the Polarization with three 45 degree polarizers?
Polarization is a phenomenon that occurs when light waves vibrate in a single plane rather than in all directions. This can be achieved by using polarizing filters, which only allow light waves with a specific orientation to pass through.
In this experiment, three polarizers are used to demonstrate the concept of polarization. By rotating the polarizers at specific angles, the intensity of light passing through them can be manipulated, showing the effects of multiple polarizers on a light beam.
The 45 degree angles are used to create maximum polarization, as this angle allows for the most light to be blocked by the polarizers. This angle is also useful for demonstrating the concept of Malus' law, which describes the relationship between the intensity of light and the angle of polarizers.
Polarization does not affect the color of light, but it can change the intensity or brightness of the light. This is because polarizers only allow light waves with a specific orientation to pass through, so the remaining light may appear dimmer or darker.
Yes, polarization can be reversed by using a second polarizer rotated at a 90 degree angle to the first one. This is known as cross-polarization and results in no light passing through, as the two polarizers are blocking each other's polarized light waves.