principles of Physics--22polarization.pptVIP

1.birefringence The unpolarized light is incident on the anisotropic medium, then two refracted lights are produced. §4 Birefringence n1 n2 i ? ? ? anisotropic o e unpolarized light 2. ordinary light and extraordinary light O light and E light are all linearly polarized light Obey Snell’s law (n1sini=n2sinγ). The light speed does not change if the light travels along the different directions in the medium. Ordinary light: Extraordinary light: does not obey Snell’s law. The light speed changes if the light travels along the different directions in the medium. n1 n2 i ? ? ? anisotropi