The origin of light, scattering, and polarization | Barber pole, part 2

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Timestamps: 0:00 - Recap 0:44 - The radiation law 6:10 - Simulating the radiation law 11:11 - Why the diagonal stripes? 16:31 - Why does it twist?

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