The plane of polarization refers to the orientation of the electric field vector of a light wave in a plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. Light is an electromagnetic wave, and it consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. In unpolarized light, the electric field oscillates in multiple directions perpendicular to the direction of travel. However, in polarized light, the electric field oscillates in a specific direction.

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