Spiral Wavefront (IMAGE)

University of Innsbruck

Spiral Wavefront

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The spiral wavefront of the elliptically polarized light hits the lens at a slight angle, leading to the impression that the source of the light is somewhat off its actual position.

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IQOQI Innsbruck/Harald Ritsch

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