polarization

• Nom désignant le phénomène par lequel les vibrations d'une onde, notamment lumineuse, sont orientées dans une direction privilégiée, ou l'action de polariser un élément. Il s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une division nette en deux camps ou opinions opposées.

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

1. Wave restrictionC1formalscientific

   The phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration.

   Polarisation des ondes

   • Polarization of light is used in 3D movie glasses.
   • The scientist studied the polarization of radio waves.
   • Polarization filters help reduce glare in photography.

2. Polarity conditionC1formalscientific

   The condition of having or giving polarity, often referring to electric or magnetic fields.

   Polarité (condition d'avoir une polarité)

   • The polarization of the battery terminals was reversed.
   • Magnetic polarization is essential for data storage.
   • The material exhibits strong polarization under an electric field.

   Synonymespolarity