Associations to the word «Polarization»

Pictures for the word «Polarization»

Wiktionary

POLARIZATION, noun. The production, or the condition of polarity
POLARIZATION, noun. (physics) the production of polarized light; the direction in which the electric field of an electromagnetic wave points
POLARIZATION, noun. (chemistry) (physics) the separation of positive and negative charges in a nucleus, atom, molecule or system
POLARIZATION, noun. The grouping of opinions into two extremes

Dictionary definition

POLARIZATION, noun. The phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration.
POLARIZATION, noun. The condition of having or giving polarity.

Wise words

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