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polarization

[poh-ler-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌpoʊ lər əˈzeɪ ʃən /


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By changing the light's polarization, the researchers can control which direction the nanorobot faces.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

It’s not a silver bullet that cures polarization, settles complicated policy debates or ensures that everyone gets along.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

Scientists can rotate that electron beam by adjusting the polarization of the two phase-coherent optical fields.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

But we share a conviction that in an age of loneliness, polarization and technological disruption, America needs more spaces where people can show up as whole human beings and practice citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Given Walt’s need to exert control and Chris’s extravagantly independent nature, polarization was inevitable.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

Due to their different polarizations, each standing wave attracted and corralled one of two groups of atoms, depending on their spin.

From Science Daily May 2, 2024

“It may create a divide between the transitional government and the public. We are looking for a decent discussion based on the interests of Sudan without any polarizations or accusations.”

From Washington Post Sep. 30, 2020

Before being measured, the photons’ polarizations are in a superposition of being both horizontal and vertical.

From Scientific American Aug. 17, 2020

To double the time shift, they simply leave their polarizations alone.

From Science Magazine Oct. 27, 2017

The arrangement of the rooms in which polarizations are performed has an important bearing upon the accuracy of the results obtained.

From Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891 by Various




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