Next at the #SolarEclipse Conference Nick James talked about new (and finally amateur-affordable) polarization-sensitive cameras in which each pixel comes with a polarizer: since it's a while til the next solar eclipse he demonstrated it with the #Moon where the #polarization of the maria is higher than of the highlands, matching expectations. 2/n
Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization

Why did the astronomer break up with the cosmic microwave background radiation? Because she said it was too polarized and never agreed with her!

The #Pockels effect occurs in specific materials known as electro-optic #crystals. When an electric field is applied to these crystals, their refractive index changes proportionally. This change alters the #polarization state of light passing through the crystal, allowing for precise control over #laser parameters such as intensity and pulse duration. Learn more: https://ilphotonics.com/how-pockels-cells-assist-high-precision-laser-operations/
How Pockels Cells Assist High-Precision Laser Operations | IL Photonics

Pockels cells are a critical component, serving as electro-optic devices that manipulate light in high-precision applications.

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Democrats Unite Despite Differences - Ritchie Torres on Sam Harris

#polarization #politics #pragmatism

Why Alberta politics may be getting more polarized — and why that matters
Data from CBC News’ recent polling suggests an increase in political polarization amongst Albertans, pointing toward possibly more contentious times ahead for the prairie province.
#politics #polarization #Alberta #News #Canada #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cbc-calgary-poll-2025-political-polarization-1.7548522?cmp=rss
Why Alberta politics may be getting more polarized — and why that matters
Data from CBC News’ recent polling suggests an increase in political polarization amongst Albertans, pointing toward possibly more contentious times ahead for the prairie province.
#politics #polarization #Alberta #News #Canada #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cbc-calgary-poll-2025-political-polarization-1.7548522?cmp=rss
Why Alberta politics may be getting more polarized — and why that matters
Data from CBC News’ recent polling suggests an increase in political polarization amongst Albertans, pointing toward possibly more contentious times ahead for the prairie province.
#politics #polarization #Alberta #News #Canada #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cbc-calgary-poll-2025-political-polarization-1.7548522?cmp=rss