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Polarization of Light

Problem 5.162

The degree of polarization of partially polarized light is \(P=0.25 .\) Find the ratio of intensities of the polarized component of this light and the natural component.

Reveal Answer
Ipol/Inat=P/(1P)=0.3I_{p o l} / I_{n a t}=P /(1-P)=0.3