Explain the concept of polarisation of light Ho... - SS2 Physics Optics - Wave Optics Question

Polarisation of light refers to the alignment of the electric field vectors of light waves in a specific direction. Unpolarised light consists of randomly oriented electric field vectors. When light passes through a polarising filter or undergoes certain interactions, it can become polarised, meaning its electric field vectors align in a particular direction. Polarised light has properties such as directionality, the ability to transmit through certain filters, and the ability to exhibit interference and diffraction effects. Examples of polarised light include light reflected off a smooth surface, light transmitted through a polarising filter, and light scattered by small particles.