University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - The Nature and Propagation of Light - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1104: Q33.17

Answer

Yes, this makes sense.

Work Step by Step

The middle polarizer is not at right angles to the first polarizer, so light will pass through this combination. The middle filter effectively rotates the plane of polarization of the light that passes through the first polarizer. Similarly, the middle polarizer is not at right angles to the final polarizer, so light will pass through this combination. In summary, adding a middle polarizer can enable light to pass through a pair of crossed polarizers.
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