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In anisotropic materials, how does the index of refraction vary?
In anisotropic materials, how does the index of refraction vary?
- Depending on the temperature of the material
- Depending on the orientation of the electric field (correct)
- Depending on the material's density
- Depending on the frequency of the light
What property of anisotropic materials makes them important in optical systems?
What property of anisotropic materials makes them important in optical systems?
- Their density
- Their isotropic nature
- Their unique properties (correct)
- Their color
How is the connection between E and P in anisotropic media described?
How is the connection between E and P in anisotropic media described?
- Using a conductivity tensor
- Using a susceptibility tensor (correct)
- Using a magnetic field
- Using a dielectric constant
What does the analysis of a plane wave traveling in a crystal lead to?
What does the analysis of a plane wave traveling in a crystal lead to?
In isotropic media, what is the same for all propagation directions and polarizations?
In isotropic media, what is the same for all propagation directions and polarizations?
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