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psycherevolt
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I was wondering how exactly a single photon is polarized. In the case of an electromagnetic wave in theoretical free space Maxwell's equations state that electric and magnetic fields must be equal in amplitude and in phase with each other. On wikipedia's "photon polarization" article it states that single photons are completely polarized. Does this mean that the polarization of single photons oscillate around a complex plane changing the linear polarization between 180 degree states perpendicular to the path of travel?
Also, in (non-theoretical) free space the index of refraction is very very close to 1, does any deviance allow for circular or elliptical polarization?
Thanks
Also, in (non-theoretical) free space the index of refraction is very very close to 1, does any deviance allow for circular or elliptical polarization?
Thanks