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What type of polarization did Fresnel NOT coin a term for?

  • Linear polarization

  • Circular polarization

  • Elliptical polarization

  • Diagonal polarization

Answer

Augustin-Jean Fresnel coined the terms linear polarization, circular polarization, and elliptical polarization. He did not coin a term for diagonal polarization.
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