Dive into a 22-minute video exploring the physics behind the barber pole effect, focusing on the origin of light, scattering, and polarization. Learn about the radiation law and its simulation, understand the reasons for diagonal stripes, and discover why the effect appears to twist. Explore complex concepts through custom animations created with the manim Python library, enhancing your understanding of these fascinating physical phenomena.
The Origin of Light, Scattering, and Polarization - Barber Pole Effect Part 2
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Overview
Syllabus
- Recap
- The radiation law
- Simulating the radiation law
- Why the diagonal stripes?
- Why does it twist?
Taught by
3Blue1Brown
