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Malus Law Polarized Light Calculator

Use this online malus law polarized light calculator with labeled inputs and a worked example. I = I₀ cos² θ.

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polarizer transmitted intensity online

Use malus law polarized light calculator online with the physical quantities shown below. Ideal linear analyzer receiving fully linearly polarized light.

How to use it

Enter Incident polarized intensity (W/m²). Set Polarizer axis angle (degrees). Select Calculate, check the result units, then copy or download the JSON result.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
Incident polarized intensity (W/m²)Main input. Decimal or scientific notation. Zero or positive values. 100
Polarizer axis angle (degrees)Option. Decimal or scientific notation. 60

Calculation method

I = I₀ cos² θ

Worked examples

Worked case for malus law polarized light calculator. Ideal linear analyzer receiving fully linearly polarized light.

Malus Law Polarized Light Calculator — example with explicit inputs

Settings: Polarizer axis angle (degrees): 60

Input:

100

Expected result for the example input and options:

Output:

{
  "transmitted_intensity_W_m2": 25.00000000000001
}

Limitations and common mistakes

  • Ideal linear analyzer receiving fully linearly polarized light.
  • Match every input to its displayed unit; scientific notation such as 1e-6 is accepted.
  • This is the documented idealized model; real systems may require additional effects and measurement uncertainty.

Frequently asked questions

How can I use polarizer transmitted intensity online?

Enter Incident polarized intensity (W/m²). Set Polarizer axis angle (degrees). Select Calculate, check the result units, then copy or download the JSON result.

Which model does Malus Law Polarized Light Calculator use?

I = I₀ cos² θ. Ideal linear analyzer receiving fully linearly polarized light.

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