Two light waves Ex = E0 cos(kz - vt) and Ey = -E0 cos(kz - vt) overlap in space. Show that the resultant is linear light and determine its amplitude and tilt angle u.
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The only difference is that the second wave is negative, which means it is 180 degrees out of phase with the first wave. The resultant wave can be found by adding the two waves together. Since they are orthogonal (one is in the x direction and the other is in the Show more…
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