polarization
Polarization or polarization stands:
in physics and chemistry:
- for the alignment of the plane of vibration of transverse waves, see polarization , for their quantitative determination see fluorescence polarization
- for the alignment of the electric field component of a radio signal, see polarization (antennas)
- for the alignment of the spins in a particle beam or a material sample , see spin polarization
- for the displacement of charges by an external electric field, mechanical tension or temperature change, see polarization (electricity)
- for the contribution to the magnetic flux density resulting from the magnetization of a ferromagnet, see magnetic polarization
in biology:
- for the alignment of cell structures, see cell polarity
in mathematics:
- for converting a square form into a symmetrical bilinear form, see Quadratic Form #Algebraic Requirements
in society and economy:
- for the amplification of differences of opinion, see polarization (politics)
- for a process of amplifying an existing imbalance in the economy, see polarization theory
in film theory:
- a technique of film music, see polarization (film music)
See also:
Wiktionary: polarization - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
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Wiktionary: polarization - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations