Polarization Theory
Abstract
The role of polarization in electromagnetics is discussed in detail, starting with wave solutions of Maxwell’s equation. Polarization is introduced in the context of the electric field direction of plane waves. Mathematical tools such as the polarization ellipse and Jones matrices are described. Partial polarization is introduced in the context of coherence theory. The Muller matrix formulism is introduced and examples of polarization transformation are provided.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Optical Polarization and Ellipsometry
Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Institute of Physics eBooks
- Pages
- 2–1
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter