Polarizing Processes
Abstract
Interactions between radiation and matter that relate to polarization processes are expanded upon, including the dielectric function, skin depth, and surface impedance. The Fresnel equations for reflection and transmission at a dielectric boundary are derived, and the polarization consequences are discussed. The chapter concludes with discussions of scattering and synchrotron processes, followed by a matrix description of polarized radiative transfer.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics
Radiative Heat Transfer Studies
Optical Polarization and Ellipsometry
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Institute of Physics eBooks
- Pages
- 3–1
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter