polarization

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Light can rotate clockwise, known as right-circular polarization, or counter-clockwise, known as left-circular polarization.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

“This should be a moment of celebration, unity, and economic opportunity, not a flashpoint for fear, polarization, and violence,” the lawmakers wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Political discord and polarization in the U.S. means most brands will continue to avoid hot-button topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Changing the polarization of the incoming beam reverses the steering direction, providing a simple and effective way to control where the light goes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

Given Walt’s need to exert control and Chris’s extravagantly independent nature, polarization was inevitable.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer