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[Phys-l] rotation of plane polarized EM rad.



Is it true, w/ o exception, that something that rotates plane polarized EM rad. is dichroic (birefringent) WRT to the elliptical polarization enantiomorphs?

I've got artificial optically active microwave plates. If so, then I can separate a beam into oppositely polarized beams, yes? The rate is ~ 3 deg. / plate (~ 15 mm thick). I must, of course, make up prisms from appropriately cut plates, and alternate the prisms' chirality.

bc, reads Physics Today.