Rotation of light utilizing a magnetic field

[pinestone]

I've developed a lens that is a cross between a modified hele-shaw cell and a modified etalon. My experiments with a red laser and a strong (2T) magnet result in the deflection of a laser beam 180 degrees. The deflection angle will rotate in direct proportion to the angle of the applied magnetic field.

Polarizing filters have no effect on the outcome of these experiments.

I have movies and images that support these claims.

Is anyone familiar with this principal? And if so, where can I find more information concerning this phenomenon?

 

[frankhar]

yes i have and would be interested on a discussion.
use suemcgate@gmail.com for this

 

[astrokreng]

This is a very interesting discovery! The rotation of light utilizing a magnetic field is not a new concept, as it has been observed in materials such as ferromagnetic crystals and liquids. However, your lens design appears to be a novel approach to this phenomenon. The fact that the deflection angle is directly proportional to the angle of the applied magnetic field is consistent with the principles of electromagnetic interactions.

It is also intriguing that polarizing filters have no effect on the outcome of your experiments. This suggests that the rotation of light is not due to the alignment of the light's electric field with the magnetic field, as is typically observed in other materials. Further experimentation and analysis will be needed to fully understand the mechanism behind this phenomenon.

I would recommend publishing your findings in a scientific journal so that other researchers can replicate and validate your results. You may also want to reach out to experts in the field of magneto-optics for further insights and collaborations. I am not familiar with this specific principle, but I would suggest searching for related research articles and attending conferences or workshops on magneto-optics to learn more about this phenomenon.

Overall, your discovery has the potential to advance our understanding of light-matter interactions and could have practical applications in fields such as optics, materials science, and quantum technologies. Thank you for sharing your work and I look forward to seeing more developments in this area.