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    po·lar·i·za·tion
    /ˌpōlərəˈzāSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs: "the polarization of society between rich and poor"
    • 2. the action of restricting the vibrations of a transverse wave, especially light, wholly or partially to one direction: "changes in polarization of light passing through the atmosphere"

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  2. Aug 28, 2024 · polarization, property of certain electromagnetic radiations in which the direction and magnitude of the vibrating electric field are related in a specified way. Light waves are transverse: that is, the vibrating electric vector associated with each wave is perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

  3. The meaning of POLARIZATION is the action of polarizing or state of being or becoming polarized. How to use polarization in a sentence.

  4. Polarization, in Physics, is defined as a phenomenon caused due to the wave nature of electromagnetic radiation. Sunlight travels through the vacuum to reach the Earth, which is an example of an electromagnetic wave.

  5. Polarization is the attribute that wave oscillations have a definite direction relative to the direction of propagation of the wave. EM waves are transverse waves that may be polarized. The direction of polarization is defined to be the direction parallel to the electric field of the EM wave.

  6. the act of making light waves move in one direction only, or mainly in one direction: Polarization of light occurs when light is scattered and oriented in a certain direction. A magnetic field will rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light. [ U or C ]

  7. The displacement of positive and negative electric charge to opposite ends of a nuclear, atomic, molecular, or chemical system, especially by subjection to an electric field. Atoms and molecules have some inherent polarization. An increased resistance to the flow of current in a voltaic cell, caused by chemical reactions at the electrodes.

  8. The process of transforming unpolarized light into polarized light is known as polarization. There are a variety of methods of polarizing light. The four methods discussed on this page are: Polarization by Transmission. Polarization by Reflection. Polarization by Refraction. Polarization by Scattering. Polarization by Use of a Polaroid Filter.

  9. the act of making light waves move in one direction only, or mainly in one direction: Polarization of light occurs when light is scattered and oriented in a certain direction. A magnetic field will rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light. [ U or C ]

  10. Polarization refers to the orientation of the vibrations of a light wave. When the vibrations are mostly in one direction, the light is said to be polarized.

  11. Polarization is the attribute that wave oscillations have a definite direction relative to the direction of propagation of the wave. The direction of polarization is defined to be the direction …