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arxiv: physics/0604073 · v1 · submitted 2006-04-10 · ⚛️ physics.ed-ph

Malus' Law for a Real Polarizer

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We present a possibility to measure the degree of polarization of a partially polarized light beam furnished by a real (imperfect) polarizer. A generalized formula for the Malus' law is derived, which holds when a partially polarized light beam passes through a real polarizer.

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