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View SchemaLight Propagation For Accelerated Observers
| Authors | A. I. A. Adewole |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0104069 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0104069 |
Abstract
We show that for an observer in translational, rotational or gravitational motion, a linearly polarized plane wave has two modes of propagation in a stationary, homogeneous and isotropic medium according to Hertz's version of Maxwell's theory. The first mode is characterized by polarization at right angles to the direction of propagation and has a phase velocity that is controlled by the material constants of the medium. The second mode is characterized by polarization along the propagation direction and has a phase velocity that is controlled by the motion of the observer. We outline some applications of the second mode in emerging technologies.
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