** 45. Suppose that the three polarizers in Example 23.10 are replaced by four polarizers, in which the second polarizer has its optic axis rotated by 30° relative to the first, the third polar- izer is rotated by 60° relative to the first, and the fourth polarizer is rotated by 90°. Find the fraction of the light energy passing the first polarizer that emerges after the last polarizer, and compare with what was found in Example 23.10. 30° Optic axis 60° 90°

** 45. Suppose that the three polarizers in Example 23.10 are replaced by four polarizers, in which the second polarizer has its optic axis rotated by 30° relative to the first, the third polar- izer is rotated by 60° relative to the first, and the fourth polarizer is rotated by 90°. Find the fraction of the light energy passing the first polarizer that emerges after the last polarizer, and compare with what was found in Example 23.10. 30° Optic axis 60° 90°

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Chapter38: Diffraction Patterns And Polarization

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