
Question on circular polarization and the quantum eraser
Mar 25, 2021 · My guess is that the circular polarizations of the no-interference setting come out as different linear polarizations. In the case where both slits are putting out a superposition of …
Experimentally measure the degree of circular polarization
Jul 16, 2015 · The discussion focuses on measuring the degree of circular polarization of light produced by a HeNe laser, which is passed through a linear polarizer and a quarter wave …
What happens when circular polarization meets a diagonal polarizer?
Mar 12, 2023 · I'm finding what seems to be conflicting information on this question and could really use some help. It's my understanding that circularly polarized light is composed of two …
Right handed vs Left handed circular polarization - Physics Forums
Oct 1, 2008 · Right handed vs Left handed circular polarization h0dgey84bc Oct 1, 2008 Circular Polarization
Left hand and right hand circular polarization - Physics Forums
Aug 25, 2011 · Hello everyone. I want to purchase an RFID reader and they asked me if I wanted a left hand or right hand circular polarized reader. I have no clue what...
Photon Polarization: Linear vs Circular & Time-Dependent States
May 7, 2013 · So I know that a linearly polarized photon is in a state ψ = cos (θ)\left|x\right\rangle + sin (θ)\left|y\right\rangle What if θ depends on time maybe...
Selection rule for spectra with circular polarization
Aug 1, 2022 · When there is a circular polarized electric field, it can be interpreted as the real part of a complex field, for example Now, for some selection rules it is useful to calculate the matrix …
Polarization change upon reflection - Physics Forums
Jun 28, 2007 · Hello, I'm trying to understand how exactly light changes its polarization when reflected from a mirror, for example. I'm quite familiar with Fresnel's equations and resulting …
Jones vectors for circular polarization - Physics Forums
Jan 17, 2018 · Hello, I can't seem to arrive at a result that my book states using Jones vectors for circular polarization. My book says that the unit jones vector for...
Circular polarization in rectangular waveguide - Physics Forums
Apr 12, 2017 · Homework Statement In a rectangular waveguide, b = a/2, find the section, if exists, in which the magnetic field is circularly polarized (TE10 mode). Homework Equations …