CCNY PHYS 20900 - Fall 2026

To prepare for:

Monday, Sep 28, 2026

  1. Polarization

      2. Read Vol 1 Ch 33 from The Feynman Lectures: https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_33.html

      Be Prepared to

    1. Explain Figure 33.1
    2. Explain Figure 33.2
    3. Explain Brewster's Angle

      4. Review (again) OpenStax V.3 Ch1.7

    4. Explain Malus's Law
    5. OpenStax V3Ch1 Problem 1.66
    6. OpenStax V3Ch1 Problem 1.69