The twin paradox and time dilation have equivalents in polarization optics

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Author: Pellat-Finet, Pierre
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 26.08.2024
• Subjects: Irradiance; Optical polarization; Paradoxes; Relativity

The phenomena known as the twin-paradox and time dilation, which are familiar effects in the special theory of relativity, have analogous counterparts in polarization optics. To show that, we present the concept of proper irradiance for a partially polarized lightwave. The analogous effect of the tw...