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Physics Lesson 12.6.4 - P and S Polarization
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P and S Polarization
Among the infinity number of possible linear polarization states, two of them are the most important for reflection and transmission (refraction). The first is called the p-polarization and the later as the s-polarization.
The p-polarization occurs when polarized light has an electric field vector parallel to the plane of incidence. On the other hand, the s-polarization occurs when the electric field vector of the polarized light is perpendicular to the plane of incidence as shown in the figure below.
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