Originally posted by pallidin
Two beams of light interacting with each other? I thought the question was with regards to a coherent light source interacting with an electric field.
The coherent light will bend in the presence of a strong electric field.
An Electric Field is a region in which an electric charge experiences a force. It can be represented by a vector, with the direction of the vector indicating the direction of the force and the magnitude indicating the strength of the field.
An Electric Field can be demonstrated using various methods, such as using a charged object to attract small pieces of paper, using a Van de Graaff generator to create a large static charge, or using an electroscope to detect the presence of an electric field.
Demonstrating Electric Fields helps us understand the concept of forces between electric charges and how they interact with each other. It also allows us to visualize and study the properties of electric fields, which have many practical applications in technology.
The strength of an Electric Field depends on the magnitude of the charges creating the field and the distance between them. The strength also varies with the type of material in which the field exists, as some materials can enhance or weaken the field.
Yes, Electric Fields can be shielded or blocked by certain materials that do not allow electric charges to pass through them easily. For example, metal is a good conductor and can shield electric fields, while insulators like rubber can block them.