To practice Problem-Solving Strategy 33.2 Linear Polarization. Unpolarized light of intensity 30 W/cm2 is incident on a linear polarizer set at the polarizing angle θ1 = 14 ∘. The emerging light then passes through a second polarizer that is set at the polarizing angle θ2 = 162 ∘. Note that both polarizing angles are measured from the vertical. What is the intensity of the light that emerges from the second polarizer?

Respuesta :

To solve this problem it is necessary to apply the concepts related to the law of Malus.

The light intensity after passing through the first polarizer is given as

[tex]I_1 = \frac{I}{2}[/tex]

Where,

I = Intensity of unpolarized light

The expression for malus law is given as

[tex]I_2 = I_1 Cos^2 \theta[/tex]

Where

\theta = Angle between the first and second polarizers

[tex]I_1,I_2[/tex]  = Intensities of the light after passing through the first and second polarizers respectively.

The intensity of light after passing first polarizer ( Perpendicular to the surface) is

[tex]I_1 = \frac{I}{2}[/tex]

[tex]I_1 = \frac{30}{2}[/tex]

[tex]I_1 = 15W/cm^2[/tex]

The angle between the first and second polarizers is given by

[tex]\theta = \theta_2 -\theta_1[/tex]

[tex]\theta = 162-14[/tex]

[tex]\theta =148\°[/tex]

The expression for Malus law is given by

[tex]I_2 = I_1 cos^2 \theta[/tex]

[tex]\theta = 148\°[/tex]

[tex]I_2 = (15)cos^2(148)[/tex]

[tex]I_2 = 10.78W/cm^2[/tex]

Therefore the intensity of the light after passing through both the polarizer is [tex]10.78W/cm^2[/tex]

The intensity of the light that emerges from the second polarizer should be considered as the [tex]10.78 W/cm^2.[/tex]

Calculation of the intensity;

Here  we apply law of malus

The light intensity after passing should be

[tex]I_1 = I/2[/tex]

Here,

I = Intensity of unpolarized light

Now

[tex]= 30 /2[/tex]

= 15

Now

[tex]= 15 cos^2 (162-14)\\\\= 15 cos^2 (148)\\\\= 10.78 W/cm^2[/tex]

hence, The intensity of the light that emerges from the second polarizer should be considered as the [tex]10.78 W/cm^2.[/tex]

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