Re: projection operators (e.g. polarizers??)

["Carl E. Mungan" <mungan@USNA.EDU>]

Jack wrote (and as usual I'm tardy in replying):

>         I don't understand Carl's posting.  Energy that doesn't "pass
> through" is absorbed by the polarizer.  So what's so amusing?

Yes, that is of course a key line of thinking. But if you haven't
already read the pdf document, consider using a polarizer that
reflects rather than absorbs the rejected polarization. I'm sure
you'll see how it all goes. Carl

ps: JSD, how is port C typically terminated in microwave circulators?
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