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When a photon is produced when an atom raised to excited state return to ground state it's frequency can be calculated. but can we predict the direction and polarization of that photon.
Photon polarization refers to the orientation of the electromagnetic wave that makes up a photon. It can be described as either linear (where the electric and magnetic fields are oscillating in a single plane) or circular (where the electric and magnetic fields are rotating around the direction of travel).
The polarization of a photon does not affect its direction of travel. However, the direction of the photon's polarization can be changed by passing it through certain materials or by interacting with other particles.
Yes, the polarization of a photon can be measured using special instruments such as polarizers or waveplates. These instruments can filter and analyze the polarization of a photon.
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle affects the state of the other(s), regardless of distance. Photon polarization is often used to demonstrate this concept as the polarization of one entangled photon will always be opposite to the other, no matter how far apart they are.
Photon polarization has many practical applications, including in telecommunication, quantum computing, and imaging techniques. In telecommunication, linearly polarized photons are used to transmit data through fiber optic cables. In quantum computing, polarized photons are used to encode and manipulate quantum information. In imaging techniques, circularly polarized photons are used to enhance contrast and resolution in medical and biological imaging.