polarisation

• Nom désignant l'action de polariser ou l'état de ce qui est polarisé, ainsi que le phénomène par lequel les vibrations d'une onde lumineuse ou autre sont orientées dans une direction privilégiée. Il peut aussi évoquer une division ou une opposition nette entre deux tendances ou groupes.

A noun referring to the condition of having or giving polarity, or the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration.

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1. Condition of having polarityC1formalscientific

   The state or process of having or giving polarity, especially in physics or chemistry.

   Polarisation (état ou processus de polarité)

   • The polarisation of the molecule affects its chemical properties.
   • Scientists studied the polarisation of the electric field.
   • The polarisation of the battery terminals is crucial for proper connection.

   Synonymespolarity

2. Wave restriction phenomenonC1formalscientific

   The phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration, typically to a single plane.

   Polarisation des ondes

   • Polarisation of light is used in 3D movie glasses.
   • The polarisation of radio waves can improve signal clarity.
   • Researchers measured the polarisation of the laser beam.