Malus Law
I = I_0·cos(θ)^2
What it says
How much polarised light survives a polariser set at an angle to it.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
I | Transmitted intensity (W/m^2) | M T^-3 |
I_0 | Incident intensity (W/m^2) | M T^-3 |
θ | Angle between axes (rad) | 1 |
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