polarization

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Because photons behave according to quantum mechanics, their polarization cannot be measured without leaving detectable traces.

From Science Daily

XL-Calibur is designed to measure the polarization of light, a property that describes the orientation of electromagnetic vibrations.

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Instead of relying on magnetic or electric polarization states, these materials contain vortices of electric dipoles.

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Epidemics of misinformation and polarization are making the search for solutions more elusive.

From Seattle Times

When voltage is applied to the liquid crystal its molecules rotate, which changes the polarization of light transmitted through the waveguide.

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