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Optics
Polarization & Malus Law Calculator
Calculates transmitted light intensity after passing through one or more polarizers using Malus's Law. Use it when designing optical systems, analyzing polarized filters, or studying light attenuation in physics labs.
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Optics
Fiber Optic Parameters Calculator
Compute the numerical aperture, acceptance cone half-angle, or critical angle of an optical fiber from its core and cladding refractive indices. Used by fiber installers, photonics students, and optical engineers.
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Key differences
| Polarization & Malus Law Calculator | Fiber Optic Parameters Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 3 | 4 |
| Result | Transmitted Intensity (W/m²) | Result |
| What it does | Calculates transmitted light intensity after passing through one or more polarizers using Malus's Law. Use it when designing optical systems, analyzing polarized filters, or studying light attenuation in physics labs. | Compute the numerical aperture, acceptance cone half-angle, or critical angle of an optical fiber from its core and cladding refractive indices. Used by fiber installers, photonics students, and optical engineers. |