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  • @dumitruene8883
    @dumitruene8883 6 років тому +824

    That drawing of the perpendicular magnetic fields was amazing.

    • @Cosmuex
      @Cosmuex 4 роки тому +22

      I came to the comments to see if anyone else felt that way. I was amazed

    • @shreenidhhi8633
      @shreenidhhi8633 3 роки тому +13

      ikr, it was so satisfying for some reason

    • @moizmansoorally1450
      @moizmansoorally1450 3 роки тому +6

      Yh why aren't more people talking about it

    • @suiramarius17
      @suiramarius17 Рік тому +2

      I even tried it myself because it felt so easy and satisfying

    • @monkcherry4497
      @monkcherry4497 Рік тому

      @@suiramarius17 what soft ware is it

  • @antonpolishch
    @antonpolishch 6 років тому +114

    4:52"...sun is shining and it is a beauuuutifullll day")))) here, at my computer I feel your enthusiasm

  • @yxxx2790
    @yxxx2790 2 роки тому +41

    i don’t even take physics but came across the concept of polarization and was intrigued by it and decided to search some videos up. u did a great job at explaining it even for a non physics student. great job!!

  • @thepinkcodon
    @thepinkcodon 6 років тому +82

    I've never experienced a better explanation of polarization. Thanks a ton! This is gold :P Also, I loved the movie theater example.

  • @racheli4365
    @racheli4365 5 років тому +29

    Just tried to understand this for about an hour, but you made this perfectly clear in less than 4 minutes. Thanks!

  • @kaden9572
    @kaden9572 2 роки тому +13

    Man, been reading a textbook for a week and couldn't grasp this... Your drawings REALLY came in handy, THANK YOU

  • @mazzinez.f.6071
    @mazzinez.f.6071 5 років тому +17

    As an IB student struggling in HL physics, this helps so much. Definitely going to do Kahn with IB to help me through.

  • @yoshicat123
    @yoshicat123 9 років тому +119

    Thank you for explaining. I'm a masters student and I feel like I understand polarization more than I ever have before lol

    • @joewang4962
      @joewang4962 3 роки тому +1

      Not until u know about the Poincare sphere(corresponds to the Bloch sphere in quantum information science! ) and the rigorous definition of polarization😏

    • @paulchen355
      @paulchen355 2 роки тому +4

      @@joewang4962 bro, I just need to pass the class. LMAO

  • @Wayk123
    @Wayk123 5 років тому +30

    2:20 "This thing's hot!" I laughed way too hard.

  • @April-nj8th
    @April-nj8th 5 років тому +12

    Loved it it feels so good to just know stuff without te pressure of having to mug it up and write it for tests....this feels the right way of studying

  • @haydenroams
    @haydenroams 3 роки тому +7

    70 percent of people watching this video didn’t come here because of one quiz question in a class, they came here out of genuine curiosity about how the world works. These are the people you should be employing.

    • @Bruhbruhbro47
      @Bruhbruhbro47 5 днів тому

      I came here cause I'm reading Contact

  • @outdothyself5745
    @outdothyself5745 6 років тому +7

    After doing a lot of survey , i finally got something actually qualitative and worthy . Thanks 👍👍

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 3 роки тому +3

    Didn't realize 3D glasses worked like that

  • @shekharsrivastava5535
    @shekharsrivastava5535 9 років тому +11

    U explained really v well, u r definitely a very good teacher.

  • @NVNgamer
    @NVNgamer 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful explanation ✨

  • @Stringfellow-xo6do
    @Stringfellow-xo6do Рік тому +1

    Wow, I've been trying to find a way of explaining Polarisation regarding fibre optic transmission and multiplexing and this has helped massively.

  • @tumblevveed3586
    @tumblevveed3586 Рік тому +10

    First time I experienced polarised glasses was actually on the lake fishing with my dad. The sun was out, and the glare off the lake was brutal. I was wondering how my dad was trolling the boat around the stumps in the a cove on the lake that I couldn’t hardly see. At one point he gave me his shades and bam, it was a huge difference. I didn’t get to keep them on long as he wanted them back so he could continue avoiding the tree stumps.
    Well, I got my first set of polarised shades at the tackle shop dad bought me and those new shades have been sitting at the bottom of that lake for 30 years now as when I bent over the boat to get a fish netted, they fell off.

    • @Gretephoto
      @Gretephoto 8 місяців тому +1

      Aw, great story!!

  • @Introvertrains
    @Introvertrains 4 роки тому +2

    I came here for a visual understanding of an RCP wave
    Really satisfying
    Thanks

  • @saipavand4064
    @saipavand4064 6 років тому +14

    I love Khan academy it clarify my every doubt 😍

  • @gailbarlow8958
    @gailbarlow8958 7 років тому +1

    Brilliant! At last someone has got it through to my brain....... struggled with this for AGES. Thank you very much.

  • @radioactivesiddique6568
    @radioactivesiddique6568 Рік тому

    best ever.....i'll share with my all classmates who are going through the same problem

  • @graysonking16
    @graysonking16 2 роки тому +1

    This could be his most polarizing video

  • @husseinsaleh9166
    @husseinsaleh9166 6 місяців тому

    that was very educative, thank you. keep up the good work

  • @alaska3333
    @alaska3333 8 років тому +1

    Excellent presentation. Easy to understand, my compliments.

  • @gauravnegi4312
    @gauravnegi4312 2 роки тому

    BEST EXPLANATION VIDEO, so simple and clear.

  • @ashar4121
    @ashar4121 2 роки тому +1

    This is more exciting than I thought. Great explanation!

  • @marcelinemoran5029
    @marcelinemoran5029 Рік тому

    I am watching you from iraq this was Amazing! Thank you so much ❤

  • @zaynabayman8904
    @zaynabayman8904 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much finally I understand what is polarization:)

  • @pranaymanchanda1274
    @pranaymanchanda1274 5 років тому

    GREAT JOB KHAN ACADEMY !

  • @Hkme89
    @Hkme89 Рік тому

    Amazing explanation. Thank you 🌹

  • @Spear8
    @Spear8 Рік тому

    dude physics is everywhere !!

  • @navitajain2423
    @navitajain2423 9 років тому +4

    Awesome ! Thanks Khan academy for making such brilliant videos.

  • @ledju
    @ledju 8 років тому +2

    Thanks I totally understood polarization now, it was so messy in my brain :)

  • @chris24hdez
    @chris24hdez 10 років тому +27

    What is the molecular structure of a circular polarizing filter? What are the physics of how it works?

    • @dennis4rock
      @dennis4rock 6 років тому +18

      To have circularly polarized light you first pass through a linear polarizer which consists of a grid of thin metallic wires which possess electrons in a particular axis. These electrons can be excited by incident light and are gonna either absorb or scatter the incident light (it depends on the polarizer), but it won’t transmit the light oriented in the plane of the metallic wires. So the polarizers are made in a way that only one orientation of a certain light wave isn't absorbed. The light transmitted light is then polarized linearly, then passes through a quarter-wave plate which is a birefregent crystal (usually ZnSn) that induces an offset delay of different incident polarizations resulting in circularly polarized light.

    • @TriPham-xd9wk
      @TriPham-xd9wk 3 роки тому

      Formation of EMF antennae will be condition light according to electrodynamics driver control precise type of light come on surrounding

    • @TriPham-xd9wk
      @TriPham-xd9wk 3 роки тому

      And important issue is reflact passively the sun emmision as our communication system so less emission and require less power but limitless power when we mirror amplification

    • @TriPham-xd9wk
      @TriPham-xd9wk 3 роки тому

      So if we mirror sunlight and amplified by high concentration of multiple large mirror could destroy missile too if enough advance polarized mirrors are in unison

  • @bronagab9181
    @bronagab9181 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic explanation. Both, colloquially and with your drawing skills. Thank you!

  • @indrashispowali
    @indrashispowali Рік тому

    lovely... thanks for such an amazing explanation!

  • @SUPERSONIC88-
    @SUPERSONIC88- 5 років тому

    No fantasy animation, just simply and easy to understand ,thanks

  • @srdoberman
    @srdoberman 5 років тому

    Most clear thanks for the glasses

  • @fawazsyed7883
    @fawazsyed7883 3 роки тому

    Awesome explanation of light polarization!

  • @CristianoRaashid77
    @CristianoRaashid77 7 років тому +1

    LONG LIVE KHAN ACADEMY!!!

  • @treasurearhewoh327
    @treasurearhewoh327 3 роки тому

    OMG polarization simplified, thank you so much, 2021 anyone?

  • @romanlastname4133
    @romanlastname4133 7 років тому +1

    That was beautiful.

  • @sarujanrupan4831
    @sarujanrupan4831 3 роки тому

    The cinema example was mind blowing thanks!

  • @jhinuksaha5071
    @jhinuksaha5071 6 років тому +6

    I can't thank you enough for making the concepts clear on polarization. I used CD spectrometry on proteinswithout completely understanding was circular polarization was and it was so disturbing. But now that I have a visual understanding my own experiments would make much more sense to me. This was awesome ! thanks a ton !

  • @robrigole1402
    @robrigole1402 4 роки тому

    Easiest explanation to understand out of all the many textbooks I have read. Thanks!

  • @nurasarun
    @nurasarun 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for posting !

  • @prakashs538
    @prakashs538 4 місяці тому

    I could understand something about polarization in this video
    Thank for this bid eo

  • @apearson79
    @apearson79 3 роки тому +1

    This guy can explain in twenty minutes what takes my prof two hours 😂

  • @alantomat4492
    @alantomat4492 8 років тому +1

    man you saved my life. thank you bro

  • @yurcchello
    @yurcchello Рік тому

    simple but great explanation of circular polarization. that what i was looking for

  • @shamiliqbal2979
    @shamiliqbal2979 9 місяців тому

    This is awesome... I've been working with retarder material and this helps me understand the concept of polarisation even more. I on behalf of viewers from years 2024, Thank you very much.

  • @md.sohagmolla
    @md.sohagmolla Рік тому

    It was a so good and understandable session❤❤

  • @deeppanjwani755
    @deeppanjwani755 9 років тому +2

    Your videos are the 'best thing' happened on youtube!

  • @torebektoregozhin5675
    @torebektoregozhin5675 3 роки тому

    It is the best explanation I ve ever heard and seen. Both informative and interesting

  • @valvhin
    @valvhin 8 років тому +1

    wow thanks dude ! thats what I needed to see

  • @k.zinhtut7668
    @k.zinhtut7668 4 роки тому +3

    Can you also explain with equations? Like matrix calculations. Thanks a lot! :) Your video is awesome!

  • @A-TrainForReal
    @A-TrainForReal 6 місяців тому +1

    Phase,Twilight,eyes of wisdow,nine ropes,polarized light,crow and declaration between front and back hollow PURPLE

  • @aromals2403
    @aromals2403 9 років тому

    great video... really helped me ....thanksss

  • @janveenhuis4355
    @janveenhuis4355 Рік тому

    Great explaination

  • @AoyamaIchome
    @AoyamaIchome 3 роки тому

    Amazing video on polarization, thank you so much !

  • @alirezafarhadizadeh5674
    @alirezafarhadizadeh5674 4 роки тому +1

    That was superb, thank you very much for this movie and excellent explanation with simple graphics but hugely informative.

  • @SagaramM
    @SagaramM 3 роки тому

    Thank you for such a lucid explanation.

  • @mitrug
    @mitrug 3 роки тому

    That was an excellent explanation

  • @mahendrachozhan2739
    @mahendrachozhan2739 9 років тому +1

    A Nice explanation. Thank you..

  • @greasygoblin3541
    @greasygoblin3541 9 років тому

    Great explanation! Very clear!

  • @dangvunam
    @dangvunam 2 роки тому

    this is awesome!

  • @AmitabhJangra
    @AmitabhJangra 3 роки тому

    Best Explanation

  • @MradanshuDayal
    @MradanshuDayal 2 роки тому

    thank you sir the movie theatre example was soo good!!! I feel so glad that I know it now. thank you sir, I loved the explanation..

  • @muskansoin9185
    @muskansoin9185 6 років тому

    Khan academy makes the concepts extremely simple but a major part of the syllabus i.e. the numericals are missing......some children totally depend on you people for their excellence
    Its a humble request to kindly make some more videos for atleast difficult chapters of the syllabus!🙏🙏🙏

  • @Mic679
    @Mic679 7 років тому

    Extremely informative. Thank u sir.

  • @ankitrawat978
    @ankitrawat978 2 роки тому

    you are amazing 🤩🤩

  • @littlemoreinformative4194
    @littlemoreinformative4194 7 років тому

    first time i came to know what is polarization. great video

  • @shaiksha3917
    @shaiksha3917 Рік тому

    Wow....Naild it !!

  • @devanshgandhi1276
    @devanshgandhi1276 8 років тому

    Amazing. Lovely video!

  • @callummacdonald9610
    @callummacdonald9610 3 роки тому

    Y'all really be saving me

  • @rosariopereira8857
    @rosariopereira8857 6 років тому

    Thanks, helped me a lot. Cleared a doubt

  • @dennisbor-iq9lp
    @dennisbor-iq9lp Місяць тому

    perfect video

  • @clearbrain
    @clearbrain 8 років тому +1

    beautiful explanation...thanks for sharing knowledge

  • @musabmelhem7976
    @musabmelhem7976 3 роки тому

    such a beautiful explanation.
    thank you so much for your help!

  • @jmcgarrahan1
    @jmcgarrahan1 6 років тому

    This was fantastic!

  • @mayankkhandelwal6224
    @mayankkhandelwal6224 8 років тому

    Best explanation of circular polarisation

  • @socialreveluv5428
    @socialreveluv5428 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all the examples and explanations. It was really helpful that you always questioned "why are we doing this?" and answered it right away, phenomenal.

  • @kubabooth6346
    @kubabooth6346 2 роки тому

    Literally a saviour!
    Thank you for your clear and precise explanations

  • @Adrian24134
    @Adrian24134 4 роки тому

    perfect explanations !

  • @goemmer
    @goemmer 4 роки тому

    very well explaned

  • @annyni6640
    @annyni6640 3 роки тому

    I am so lost currently in my laser and photonics class and this definitely helped a lot

  • @ashwinikumar5530
    @ashwinikumar5530 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Thank you sir.

  • @sheriek4484
    @sheriek4484 7 років тому

    Thank you for posting this - you are a most excellent teacher!!!

  • @hassaan1670
    @hassaan1670 2 роки тому

    who ever came up with the 3d glasses idea was a god damn genius

  • @SoMuchBullShit1
    @SoMuchBullShit1 7 років тому

    amazing video! very informative

  • @eikkaheikkinen
    @eikkaheikkinen 9 років тому +3

    great explanation.. even i understood ;D

  • @AA-nh5wo
    @AA-nh5wo 9 років тому

    wow...that's amazing, thanks

  • @1987monzi
    @1987monzi 9 років тому

    great video, it helped!!

  • @RyanGunns
    @RyanGunns 7 років тому

    DUDE YOU ARE AWESOME

  • @yichizhang795
    @yichizhang795 10 років тому +1

    Great video!

  • @shrads9187
    @shrads9187 6 років тому

    Thank you. You are the best

  • @dalethebelldiver7740
    @dalethebelldiver7740 7 років тому

    Very good; now I want to know how this is accomplished.

  • @stalin4timetravel376
    @stalin4timetravel376 7 років тому +2

    When I was little I always noticed how if I tilted my head far enough the image in the 3D movie got all funky. Now I know why!

  • @drsheikh
    @drsheikh 7 років тому

    Excellent animation.

  • @TheSamaa1997
    @TheSamaa1997 9 років тому +1

    Thank you man! 😊