Tutorial and Assignment-3

OPTICS
Module No.1 C: Polarization

TUTORIAL

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Two polarizing sheets have their polarizing directions parallel so that

the intensity Im of the transmitted light is a maximum. Through what
angle must either sheet be turned if the intensity is to drop by onehalf?
Refractive index of glass is 1.5. Calculate Brewsters angle for it. Also calculate the
angle of refraction.
The refractive index for water is 1.33. Calculate the polarizing angle for water.
If the angle between a polarizer and analyzer is 60 0, what will be the
intensity of transmitted light for original intensity of incident light as
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Determine the Brewsters angle for a glass of refractive 1.5 when it is immersed in
water of refractive index 1.33.
Two polarizing sheets have their polarizing directions parallel so that
the intensity Im of the transmitted light is a maximum. Through what
angle must either sheet be turned if the intensity is to drop by onefourth?
Assignment

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State and prove Brewsters Law.

What is plane polarized light? Discuss how to obtain a plane polarized beam of light by
reflection and refraction.

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State and prove Malus Law

Write a short note on:
(a) Double refraction
(b) Polarizing sheets