Lecture -- Electromagnetic Wave Polarization

This video covers electromagnetic wave polarization. The material presented is consistent with the definitions and conventions defined by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Definitions are presented. Linear, circular, and elliptical polarizations are explained and visualized using high-quality graphics. Righthand circular polarization (RCP) and lefthand circular polarization (LCP) are defined and visualized. The Poincare sphere is presented as a graphical way to represent polarizations. A polarization explicit form for the mathematical expression of a plane wave is given as an easy way to identify the polarization of a wave given its expression.

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