Unpolarized light converts to partially or plane polarized light by many processes. Which of the following does not do that?
Correct answer: D. Scattering
- A. Reflection
- B. Diffraction
- C. Double refraction
- D. Scattering
Explanation
Scattering does not generally result in the conversion of unpolarized light to partially or plane polarized light. Scattering usually leads to the randomization of light waves, which tends to maintain their unpolarized nature.Incorrect Options:Options (a), (b), and (c) are known processes that can result in the partial or plane polarization of light under certain conditions.
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