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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[@h_yue1479]

For the right hand and left hand polarization, it is more helpful to think about right/left hand rule. When putting your thumb in the direction of wave propagation, the rest of your fingers will curl in the direction in which the polarization vector travels.

[@empossible1577]

Agree! Thank you!

[@msomeonem]

That's not an American thing) CW CCW is intuitive for more ppl imo

[@empossible1577]

For screws and lids, there is a saying..."lefty loosey, righty tighty." LOL