 Polarization (physics)

In physics, polarization refers to the orientation of the oscillations of a wave, particularly electromagnetic waves such as light. When light waves are produced, they typically oscillate in multiple planes; however, polarization restricts these oscillations to a single plane. There are several key concepts related to polarization: 1. **Types of Polarization**: - **Linear Polarization**: The electric field of the light wave oscillates in a single plane.