University Experiment
Malus' law
Article No: P2250401
Linear polarised light passes through a polarisation filter. Transmitted light intensity is determined as a function of the angular position of the polarisation filter. Benefits The principle that Polaroid glasses work on Introductory yet quantitative experiment to polarization Straightforward simple setup Tasks The plane of polarisation of a linear polarised laser beam is to be determined. The intensity of the light transmitted by the polarisation filter is to be determined as a function of the angular position of the filter. Malus' law must be verified. Learning objectives Electric theory of light Polarisation Polariser Analyser Brewster's law Malus' law