Faraday Effect

A phenomenon that causes some materials to rotate the Polarization of Light in the presence of a magnetic field parallel to the direction of propagation. Also called magneto-optic effect.

Related Terms
Abney effect, Acoustophotorefractive Effect, Elasto Optic Effect, Electro Optic Effect, Faraday Effect, Kerr Effect, Photovoltaic Effect, Pockels Effect,

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