What did Stokes' work in optics help understand better?
Telescopes
Microscopes
Polarization
Camera lenses
Answer
Polarization, a fundamental property of light, was elucidated by George Stokes' groundbreaking work in optics. Stokes' research revealed that light waves can vibrate in specific directions, known as polarization states. He developed mathematical tools to describe and measure polarization, enabling a deeper understanding of light's behavior and its interaction with various materials.
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