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Optics
Polarization Calculator
Calculate the intensity of light transmitted through a polarizer and analyzer using Malus's Law. Perfect for optics students and engineers designing polarized optical systems.
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Optics
Prism Dispersion Calculator
Calculate the deviation angle of light passing through a prism given its apex angle, incident angle, and refractive index. Useful for designing spectrometers, understanding chromatic dispersion, and optics coursework.
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Key differences
| Polarization Calculator | Prism Dispersion Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 4 | 3 |
| Result | Transmitted Intensity (W/m²) | Deviation Angle (degrees) |
| What it does | Calculate the intensity of light transmitted through a polarizer and analyzer using Malus's Law. Perfect for optics students and engineers designing polarized optical systems. | Calculate the deviation angle of light passing through a prism given its apex angle, incident angle, and refractive index. Useful for designing spectrometers, understanding chromatic dispersion, and optics coursework. |