Q19DQ
Question
In Fig. 33.31, since the light that is scattered out of the incident beam is polarized, why is the transmitted beam not also partially polarized?
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The transmitted light is directed along the x-axis and is unpolarized.
1Step 1: (a) Concept of Polarization of light. A
The transverse waves are the waves in which the oscillation direction and the direction of the propagating wave are perpendicular to each other. Polarization is the concept or property applied for the transverse waves for specifying the orientations of the oscillations specifically.
2Step 2: (b) Explanation of the argument.
The air molecules vibrate along two axes of direction- y and z with the help of the electric field.
As per the figure, the light is only polarized in the yz plane. Clearly, the transmitted light is directed along the x-axis and is unpolarized.
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