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polarization

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


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The supersolid's exceptional sensitivity to light polarization may also prove useful for developing sensors capable of detecting extremely subtle optical changes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

This refers to a repeating variation in the polarization of the emitted light.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

The latest evidence comes from a fascinating new research study, which shows how nearly 3 million American workers have navigated the perilous polarization and “hashtag hell” of the past decade.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gov. Gavin Newsom marked 20 years of California’s landmark climate law, celebrating a rare show of bipartisan unity amid deepening political polarization.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

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

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

Well-known examples include ferromagnets, which switch between opposite magnetic orientations, and ferroelectrics, which can hold opposing electric polarizations.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2025

“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

“It would indeed be interesting if they could swap their polarizations without ever interacting,” he adds.

From Scientific American ● May 6, 2019

When the pulses first leave the interferometer, they have different polarizations.

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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