M7-08: MICROWAVES - MALUS' LAW

PURPOSE: Demonstrate Malus' law using microwaves.

DESCRIPTION: A microwave antenna with a calibrated rotation angle is used to determine the intensity of the wave as a function of angle, as seen in the sequence of photographs below.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)

EQUIPMENT: Microwave transmitter, mounted rotating receiver with meter.

SETUP TIME: None.


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