Unpolarized light is incident on two crossed polarizers. The TAs of the first and second polarizers...

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Unpolarized light is incident on two crossed polarizers. The TAs of the first and second polarizers are the x and y axes, respectively. For unpolarized light, Io = |Ex² + |E₂|² = 2|Ex|², Transmission (7) = I/Io. (a) When a half-wave plate (HWP) with the angle of from the x axis is inserted between the crossed polarizers, derive T of output light as a function of 0. Find the maximum 7 with the angle 9. (4 points) (b) When a QWP with the angle of from the x axis is inserted between the crossed polarizers, derive the T of output light as a function of O. Find the maximum T with the angle 0. (4 points) Unpolarized light is incident on two crossed polarizers. The TAs of the first and second polarizers are the x and y axes, respectively. For unpolarized light, Io = |Ex² + |E₂|² = 2|Ex|², Transmission (7) = I/Io. (a) When a half-wave plate (HWP) with the angle of from the x axis is inserted between the crossed polarizers, derive T of output light as a function of 0. Find the maximum 7 with the angle 9. (4 points) (b) When a QWP with the angle of from the x axis is inserted between the crossed polarizers, derive the T of output light as a function of O. Find the maximum T with the angle 0. (4 points)

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