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Precision pinholes with aperture sizes from Ø10 μm to Ø100 μm mounted in Ø25 mm black metal holders. 4 µm thick pinholes are formed in ultra-thin kovar foil that minimizes laser power loss. We recommend using precision pinholes with 990-0100 positioners.

When light strikes an interface between two media, like air and glass, it can be reflected and refracted. The reflected light can be polarized, meaning its electric field oscillates in a specific direction. The Brewster angle is the angle of incidence where the reflected light is completely polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence.

The Brewster angle arises from the interaction of light with electrons in the material. When light is polarized parallel to the plane of incidence, the electric field of the light wave interacts with the electrons in the material, causing them to oscillate in the same direction. This oscillation generates a secondary wave that cancels out the reflected wave at the Brewster angle.

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2. What is the key characteristic of reflected light at the Brewster angle? a) It is completely unpolarized. b) It is completely polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence. c) It is completely polarized parallel to the plane of incidence. d) It is completely absorbed.

A beam of light is incident from air (n₁ = 1) onto a glass surface (n₂ = 1.5). Calculate the Brewster angle for this situation.

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For perpendicular polarization (electric field perpendicular to the plane of incidence), the Brewster angle does not exist for nonmagnetic materials. This is because the electric field does not interact with the electrons in the same way, and therefore no cancellation of the reflected wave occurs.

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The Brewster angle, named after Scottish physicist Sir David Brewster, is a fascinating phenomenon in optics that describes a specific angle of incidence at which light polarized parallel to the plane of incidence is completely transmitted through an interface between two media, with no reflection. This angle has significant applications in various fields, from optical coatings to polarized sunglasses.

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3. Which of the following is NOT an application of the Brewster angle? a) Polarized sunglasses b) Optical coatings c) Laser technology d) Diffraction gratings

5. What happens to light polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence at the Brewster angle? a) It is completely reflected. b) It is completely transmitted. c) It is partially reflected and partially transmitted. d) It is completely absorbed.

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1. What is the Brewster angle? a) The angle of incidence at which light is completely reflected. b) The angle of incidence at which light is completely refracted. c) The angle of incidence at which light polarized parallel to the plane of incidence is completely transmitted. d) The angle of incidence at which light is completely absorbed.

Pinhole foil is mounted in a Ø25 mm black metal housing. To minimize spatial intensity variations, we recommend using precision pinholes with precision spatial filter system 990-1000.

Precision pinholes are small round optical apertures that can be used for laser alignment, diffraction experiments or imaging applications. Pinholes are precisely formed in vacuum by chemical etching of 4 µm kovar foil. The use of an ultra-thin substrate minimizes laser power loss.

The Brewster angle is a fascinating optical phenomenon with numerous practical applications. By understanding the principles behind this special angle, we can design and improve optical devices, reduce unwanted reflections, and enhance light transmission efficiency.