Interferometry and Metrology Quiz

Unpolarised light has a single orientation of electric field vibrations, while polarised light has multiple orientations.

Unpolarised light has monochromatic properties, while polarised light has polychromatic properties.

Unpolarised light has random orientation of electric field vibrations, while polarised light has vibrations in a specific direction. (correct)

Unpolarised light has vibrations in a specific direction, while polarised light has random orientation of electric field vibrations.

Low intensity and wide spectrum

Low coherence and narrow spectrum

High coherence and wide spectrum

High intensity and narrow spectrum (correct)

By passing unpolarised light through a polariser (correct)

By passing polarised light through a prism

By using a diffraction grating

By rotating the light source at a specific angle

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